About Pelzel
The surname Pelzel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Pellegrin," which is the German form of the Latin name "Peregrinus." The name "Peregrinus" means "pilgrim" or "traveler." Therefore, the surname Pelzel likely originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage or was known for their travels.
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The surname Pelzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelzel 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 Pelzel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.