Hinkle

Meaning

A person named Hinkel or a diminutive form relating to a hinge or corner.

Etymology

Derived from a Germanic personal name 'Hinkel' or possibly from 'hink' (hinge, corner) with the diminutive suffix '-le'. The surname reflects German naming traditions with diminutive forms.

About the Hinkle Surname

A German surname derived from a personal name or topographic element with a diminutive suffix, reflecting Germanic naming conventions. The name became established in America through German immigration, particularly in Pennsylvania.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania.

Notable Bearers

Various historical records

People with the Hinkle Surname