About Wessels
The surname Wessels is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wessel, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "wessal" meaning "west." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived to the west of a particular settlement or as a topographic name for someone who lived on the western side of a village or town. Over time, the surname Wessels became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a person's ancestral connection to someone with the given name Wessel.
The surname Wessels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wessels 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 Wessels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wessels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.