Bockwinkel

Bockwinkel is a surname of German origin. The name is formed from elements such as Bock and Winkel, with Bock commonly associated with a ram or male goat and Winkel meaning corner or angle. As with many German surnames, Bockwinkel likely originated as a descriptive nickname or toponymic surname, and it is found among people in German-speaking countries as well as in countries with German diaspora.

Notable people with the surname include Nick Bockwinkel (1932–2015), an American professional wrestler who was a prominent figure in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). He was renowned for his technical in-ring style and served as one of the organization’s top champions, holding the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on multiple occasions. Bockwinkel was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to professional wrestling.