Venczel Family Crest & Name History

Some records give Wenzel; others give Venczel. Both point to the same German family name. Its meaning, shared with Wenzel, is “From Wenceslas (Václav)”.

Venczel coat of arms

Arms linked to Wenzel and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

How the spelling arose

Records show Venczel as one of the forms Wenzel took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Wenczel, Wentzel and Wenzl.

Want more than a summary? See the Venczel family name pack.