Where Does the Wentzel Surname Come From?

Behind the Wentzel surname stands Wenzel, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. It grew out of a personal name: “From Wenceslas (Václav)”.

• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.
• Wentzel is listed among the recognised spellings of Wenzel.
• You may also find the name written Wenzl and Wentz.

Wentzel coat of arms

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