TheNameDBVan Arkel
TopographicMeaning
From Arkel or of the Arkel family.
Etymology
Combines the Dutch preposition 'van' (from) with 'Arkel', likely a place name in the Netherlands. The surname indicates geographical origin from the Arkel region or family connection.
About the Van Arkel Surname
A Dutch topographic surname derived from a place name in the Netherlands. The name remains primarily concentrated in the Low Countries with minimal international distribution.
Distribution
Netherlands, with limited diaspora in the United States and other countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers; primarily a regional Dutch surname.