Gunkel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Gunkel surname is derived from the Middle High German word "kunkel," which meant "spindle." It is thus supposed that the first bearers of this surname were spindle makers in occupation.

Early Origins of the Gunkel family

The surname Gunkel was first found in Bavaria, where the family was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. Early records show a Dithart Kunkele, in Gieben in 1356, and a bearer of Kunkerl, who was a Pilgrim in 1379. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Gunkel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gunkel research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1638, 1693, 1703, 1751 and 1813 are included under the topic Early Gunkel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gunkel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gunkel, Kinkel, Kunkel, Kuenkel, Kenkel, Gunkle, Kunkle, Künkel, Kinkle, Künkler, Gunkler and many more.

Early Notables of the Gunkel family

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Gunkel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gunkel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joh Michael Gunkel, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1749 1

Gunkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Louis Gunkel, aged 31, who landed in Missouri in 1849 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)