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Gerhard Van Arkel

Photograph of Gerhard Van Arkel Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Gerhard
Surname
Van Arkel

The Name Gerhard

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Spear strength or mighty with a spear.
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The Van Arkel Surname

Origin
Dutch
Meaning
From Arkel or of the Arkel family.
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