About Wendel
The surname Wendel is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wendel, which itself is a variant of the name Wendelin. The name Wendel is derived from the Old High German word "wandal," meaning "a wanderer" or "a traveler." Therefore, the surname Wendel is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their wandering or traveling nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Wendel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wendel 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 Wendel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wendel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wendel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.