Neels Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Neels last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Neels last name
Meaning of the Neels last name: a patronymic from a shortened personal name. North German and Dutch Neels can derive from Neel, a short form of Cornelius or Daneel. English Neels has a different explanation as a form of Neal with an added ending. Similar spelling therefore does not establish whether a family's name belongs to the continental or English tradition.
Arms associated with the Neels name
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Neels name FAQ
What does the Neels name mean?
A patronymic from a shortened personal name.
Where does the Neels surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States and Belgium.
Is there a Neels coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Neels coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Geneanet surname dictionary etymologies; Forebears surname distribution.