The Winckel Name: Records, Origin and Blazon

Spelling was not fixed until the modern era, so Winckler could easily become Winckel. At root, the name means “Corner dweller”.

Before spelling was fixed, Winckler was also written Winckel. Other spellings include Winkeler and Vinkler.

Names that sound alike, such as Winkel, are easily confused in old records.

Arms linked to Winckler and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Research your Winckel family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.