Netzel is a German surname. Sources differ about its origin and meaning.
A toponymic surname derived from Nesse. An occupational surname derived from netz (net), for people who worked with fishing nets. A patronymic surname derived from Nato or Norbert.
A nickname for a person in need or distress, also written as Nötzel, derived from not (hardship, distress, suffering).
Notable people sharing the surname Netzel Laura Netzel - Swedish composer Milo Netzel - MLB first baseman Wilhelm Netzel - Swedish gynecologist and obstetrician
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