About Petzel
The surname Petzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "petzel," meaning "bat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a bat in some way, either in physical appearance or perhaps in their nocturnal habits. The surname Petzel is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Petzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petzel 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 Petzel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Petzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Petzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.