Meaning "In need;distress" Language(s) of origin German | Region of origin Poland Germany | |
"Netzel is a German, Polish family name. (also Nötzel) nickname for a person in need or distress, from Middle High German not ‘hardship’, ‘distress’, ‘suffering’.possibly from a pet form of Notz, a short form of the personal name Norbert.southern metonymic occupational name for a maker of nets, from Middle High German netzel(in), a diminutive of Netzel.
Notable people sharing the surname Netzel
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