Seydel Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Some records give Seidel; others give Seydel. Both point to the same German family name. The name is usually explained as “Pet form of Siegfried ("victory, peace")”.

A variant of Seidel

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Seydel has “y” where Seidel has “i”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Seidl and Seitz.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Seydel family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Seydel family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.