About Vendel
The surname Vendel is of Germanic origin and is derived from the personal name Wendel, which itself is a variant of the name Wendelin. The name Wendel is derived from the Germanic word "wandal," meaning "Wend," which referred to a member of a Slavic people who lived in the eastern part of Germany during the medieval period. The surname Vendel likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Wendel. Today, the surname Vendel is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Vendel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vendel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vendel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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