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![Show Contents]() Stansel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The roots of the distinguished German surname Stansel lie in the province of Silesia. The name is derived from "Stenz" or "Stenzel," both short forms of the personal name "Stenzlaw" or "Stanislaw," and indicates "son of Stenzel." Early Origins of the Stansel familyThe surname Stansel was first found in Silesia, where the name is thought to have first emerged. It was frequent as both a surname and a personal name in most cities of the region, particularly in Liegnitz. The young Stansel family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of mediaeval Silesian society. Early History of the Stansel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stansel research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1427, 1781, 1810 and 1832 are included under the topic Early Stansel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stansel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stenzel, Stenzle, Stenczel, Stentzel, Stenz, Stentz, Stenzell, Stentzell, Stansel, Stansell, Stansal and many more. Early Notables of the Stansel familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stansel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stansel RankingIn the United States, the name Stansel is the 14,747th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Stansel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrich Stentz, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733; Samuel Stenzel, a Hessian mercenary who settled in Newfoundland after fighting in the American Revolution, Caroline Stenz, who sailed from Bremen to New York in 1853.
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- Horace Stansel (d. 1936), American civil engineer and politician
- Dwight Stansel (b. 1947), American politician, member of Florida state house of representatives
- M. L. Stansel, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1876 2
- Mrs. Horace Stansel, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1936 2
- Dwight Stansel (b. 1947), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Florida State House of Representatives 11th District, 1999- 2
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