Kinkel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Kinkel 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 Kinkel family

The surname Kinkel 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 Kinkel family

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

Kinkel 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 Kinkel family

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Kinkel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kinkel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Herman Kinkel, who settled in Maryland in 1720

Kinkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heinrich Kinkel, who arrived in North America in 1847
August Kinkel, who settled in New York in 1852
Henry Kinkel, who arrived in Dallas Co. TX in 1887

Contemporary Notables of the name Kinkel (post 1700) +

Dr. Klaus Kinkel (b. 1936), German politician, who was a foreign minister (1992-98) and vice chancellor of Germany
Johann Gottfried Kinkel (1815-1882), German poet
Johanna Kinkel (1810-1858), German composer, writer, and revolutionary