Wendzel

Wendzel Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wendzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wendzel: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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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Pronunciation

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ANTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W053204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wendzel*/
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('ANTSL', 'FNTTSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wendzel in Braille

Here's how to represent Wendzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wendzel in braille

How to sign the name Wendzel using Sign Language

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.

The name Wendzel in sign language

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