WINKLE
Winkle
The surname Winkle is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "wincel," which means a corner or nook. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a corner or a secluded spot. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for a person who worked in a nook or corner of a building.
The distribution of the surname Winkle in the United Kingdom is scattered, with concentrations in various regions. The name has been recorded in English records dating back to medieval times, indicating its longevity as a family name.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Winkle include fictional characters, such as Mr. Winkle in Charles Dickens' novel "The Pickwick Papers." The name has also been used in popular culture, adding to its recognition and appeal.
The Winkle surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition for those who bear it, reflecting a connection to their ancestors and the history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 441 people named Winkle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Winkle.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Joanne
- Karen
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Lynn
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Shirley
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
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