Winkeli
Winkeli is a surname of Germanic origin, most commonly found in Swiss German-speaking areas. The form appears to be a diminutive variant of Winkel, a root that in standard German means corner or angle. In Swiss German, the diminutive suffix -li is frequently added to place-based or descriptive bases, producing terms that function as affectionate or informal forms. Accordingly, Winkeli likely originated as a toponymic nickname for someone living near a corner or bend, or as a family name derived from an ancestor associated with such a place.
Geographic distribution and use: The surname is relatively rare and is primarily documented in Switzerland, with
Notability and references: Winkeli has no widely recognized entries in major encyclopedias, and there are few
Related terms: Winkel is a common German surname and place-name component; the diminutive suffix -li is characteristic