Garfunkel is a Jewish surname that derives from Yiddish גאָרפֿינקל (gorfinkl), German Karfunkel, both ultimately from Latin Carbuncle (an archaic term for a number of red gemstones, usually red garnet), and may refer to: Art Garfunkel (born 1941), American singer, poet and actor, best known as half of the folk music duo Simon & Garfunkel. Garfunkel (album), 1988 compilation album by Art Garfunkel. Jerome Garfunkel, American computer scientist notable for his work on COBOL, brother of Art Garfunkel. Sol Garfunkel (born 1943), American mathematician.
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