About Penzel
The surname Penzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pensel," meaning "brush." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a painter or a brush maker. The name Penzel may also have been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a brush, such as bushy hair or a beard. Over time, the surname Penzel has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various parts of the world.
The surname Penzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penzel 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 Penzel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Penzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.