Garfunkel
Primarily Male
The meaning of the name Garfunkel is Precious Stone, Garnet, Brilliant
The origin of the name Garfunkel is German
Notes:

The surname Garfunkel is most probably derived from the old German "Karfunkel" meaning “precious stone/garnet.” This would indicate a person who was a gem cutter or worked with gems.

The most well-known person with this surname is singer/musician Art Garfunkel, who partnered with Paul Simon for the duo Simon & Garfunkel.

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