There are
487
Sprinkels in the USA
Sprinkel is the
44193rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sprinkel

LesterL.

Lester L. Sprinkel was an American economist who served as the Chief Economist of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 1986 to 2001.

PhilipSprinkel

Philip Sprinkel is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the NFL from 1976 to 1984 for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints.

CornelisJohannes

Cornelis Johannes Sprinkel was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes, primarily painted in the 19th century.

HildaSprinkel

Hilda Sprinkel was an American actress who appeared in several films and TV shows in the 1940s and 1950s, including 'The Steel Trap' and 'The Whistle at Eaton Falls.'

MyrtSprinkel

Myrt Sprinkel was an American baseball outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) from 1950 to 1954 for the Rockford Peaches and the Fort Wayne Daisies.

CharlesA.

Charles A. Sprinkel was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Ocala, Florida in the early 20th century and played a significant role in the development of the city.

JeanSprinkel

Jean Sprinkel is a Canadian ice hockey player who represented Canada internationally and played in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) in the early 2000s.

GerardSprinkel

Gerard Sprinkel is a Dutch cyclist who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and won several national championships in the sport.

FrançoisSprinkel

François Sprinkel was a French chef and restaurateur known for his innovative approach to French cuisine and his acclaimed restaurant in Paris.

HeinzSprinkel

Heinz Sprinkel was a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sprinkel Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Sprinkel' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'sprink' or 'sprank' which means 'lively' or 'spirited.' The name may have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Sprinkel' is relatively rare and is concentrated in Germany and the United States. It is likely that most individuals with this surname are descendants of German immigrants.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Sprinkel' include 'Sprinkle' and 'Sprengel.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Sprinkel' is primarily linked to German immigration to the United States. Many individuals with the surname 'Sprinkel' likely immigrated to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries in search of economic opportunities or to escape political or religious persecution in Germany.