Kinzel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Kinzel is an abbreviated form of the name Konrad, inheriting the same meaning "bold adviser", or being "crafty." In Yiddish, the word is associated with a "clever trick." Konrad is derived from the Middle High German word Kuonrat, popularly used in the Middle Ages and today is seen n the common idiom "Hinz and Kunz," meaning "absolutely everyone." 1 Early Origins of the Kinzel familyThe surname Kinzel was first found in Bohemia and Silesia, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Cuntz der Kuentzel of Kempten (West of Frankfurt) who lived around 1382, and Cuncze von Cracow who lived in Liegnitz, Silesia in 1388. 1 Early History of the Kinzel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kinzel research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1701, 1767, 1792, 1839 and 1894 are included under the topic Early Kinzel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kinzel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kunze, Kunz, Kunzel, Kuenz, Kuenze, Kuenzel, Cuntz, Kuntz, Kuntze, Kuntzel, Kuentz, Kunts, Kundt, Kuent, Kunth, Kunt, Kuhnt, Kuehnt, Kuntse, Kuntsel, Kunstler, Kuents, Kuentse, Cuncze and many more. Early Notables of the Kinzel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kinzel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kinzel RankingIn the United States, the name Kinzel is the 16,116th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kinzel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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