About Wendzel
The surname Wendzel is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wendel, which itself comes from the Old High German word "wandal," meaning "Wend" or "Vandal." The term "Wend" was used to refer to a Slavic people who lived in the eastern regions of Germany during the medieval period. Therefore, the surname Wendzel likely originated as a nickname for someone who had connections to or characteristics associated with the Wends or Vandals.
The surname Wendzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wendzel 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 Wendzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wendzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.