About the Winckler Surname

The last name Winckler is a variant form of Winkler, a well-known German family name. Name scholars give the meaning as “Corner dweller”.

• Winckler is listed among the recognised spellings of Winkler.
• You may also find the name written Winkel and Winkelmann.
• Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.

Heraldry and the Winckler name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Winkler surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Winckler surname pack.