About Hertel
The surname Hertel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hertel," meaning "stag" or "deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a hunter or had characteristics associated with a deer, such as agility or gracefulness. The name Hertel is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various spellings across different regions.
The surname Hertel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hertel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hertel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hertel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hertel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.