Tukel

Tukel is a surname of Turkish origin and may also function as a toponym in Turkish-speaking regions. In Turkish orthography the name is typically written Tükel, with a diacritic on the u; transliterations such as Tukel appear in non-Turkish texts.

As a surname, Tukel is found among Turkish communities and in diaspora populations, used by individuals and families who are not necessarily related. It is not associated with a single widely recognized figure.

Geographically, Tukel appears as the name of villages or localities within Turkey, with the exact locations varying by province and district. The etymology of Tukel is not definitively established in common reference works; it may derive from a personal name or a descriptive term in Turkish, but there is no widely accepted explanation. The name can also appear in records, maps, and census data as both a family surname and a place name, reflecting the common practice of toponymic surnames in the region.