// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Netzel say to his friend? You're caught in my net.
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language | German |
| Meaning | "In need;distress" |
| Region of origin | Poland Germany |
| Frequency Comparisons:[1] | |
Netzel is a German surname. Sources differ about its origin and meaning.
- A toponymic surname derived from Nesse.[2]
- An occupational surname derived from netz (net), for people who worked with fishing nets.[3]
- A patronymic surname derived from Nato or Norbert.[4][5]
- A nickname for a person in need or distress, also written as Nötzel, derived from not (hardship, distress, suffering).[5]
Notable people sharing the surname Netzel
[edit]- Laura Netzel - Swedish composer
- Milo Netzel - MLB first baseman
- Wilhelm Netzel - Swedish gynecologist and obstetrician
References
[edit]- ↑ "Netzel Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2014
- ↑ "Netzel Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. 2000-01-01. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Netzel Surname". surnam.es. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Netzel Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". forebears.io. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- 1 2 "Last name NETZEL: origin and meaning". Geneanet. Retrieved 2025-08-27.