Schenkel is a surname of Dutch, German, and Ashkenazi origin. The word means shank or thigh indicating at the occupation of butcher or used as a surname for a person with notable legs.Schenkel, In: Dictionary of American Family Names (2 ed.), 2002 Notable people with the surname include:
Alexia Arisarah Schenkel (born 1996), Swiss-Thai alpine skier Andrea Maria Schenkel (born 1962), German writer Cal Schenkel (born 1947), American artist Carl Schenkel (born 1948), Swiss film director Chris Schenkel (1923–2005), American sportscaster Daniel Schenkel (1813–1885), Swiss Protestant theologian Danny Schenkel (born 1978), Dutch footballer Eli Schenkel (born 1992), Canadian Olympic fencer Gary W. Schenkel, US Department of Homeland Security official Gerd Schenkel (born 1969), German-Australian businessperson Lukas Schenkel (born 1984), Swiss footballer Martin Schenkel (1968–2003), Swiss actor and musician Reto Schenkel (born 1988), Swiss sprinter Scott Schenkel, American business executive, CEO of eBay
See also
Schenkel (Rotterdam Metro), Dutch subway station
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