Netzel
German surname
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::summary German surname ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Netzel |
| meaning | "In need;distress" |
| region | Poland Germany |
| languageorigin | German |
| footnotes | Frequency Comparisons: |
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Netzel is a German surname. Sources differ about its origin and meaning.
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A toponymic surname derived from Nesse.
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An occupational surname derived from netz (net), for people who worked with fishing nets.
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A patronymic surname derived from Nato or Norbert.
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A nickname for a person in need or distress, also written as Nötzel, derived from not (hardship, distress, suffering).
Notable people sharing the surname Netzel
- Laura Netzel - Swedish composer
- Milo Netzel - MLB first baseman
- Wilhelm Netzel - Swedish gynecologist and obstetrician
References
References
- "Netzel Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk.
- (2000-01-01). "Netzel Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
- "Netzel Surname".
- "Netzel Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History".
- "Last name NETZEL: origin and meaning".
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