Netzel
German surname
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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
- Laura Netzel - Swedish composer
- Milo Netzel - MLB first baseman
- Wilhelm Netzel - Swedish gynecologist and obstetrician