Wenzell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The German surname Wenzell comes from the male given name Wenzeslaus which was derived from the Czech given name Václav or Venceslav, meaning "praised with glory". Some etymologists believe the name ultimately derives from the Slavic given name Wenze to which the Germanic diminutive suffix "el" was added.

Wenceslaus I (c. 907-935), also known as Wenceslas I or Václav the Good was the Duke of Bohemia from 921 until his death, probably in 935. According to the legend, he was assassinated by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel. He was posthumously declared to be a king and patron saint of the Czech state.

Early Origins of the Wenzell family

The surname Wenzell was first found in Germany, where the name Wenzell came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Wenzell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wenzell research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1507, 1561, 1578, 1585, 1696, 1711, 1718, 1742, 1763, 1769, 1772, 1773, 1794, 1825, 1830 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Wenzell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wenzell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wentzel, Wentzl, Wentzzel, Wentzell, Wenttzel, Wentzels, Wentzls, Wentzlls, Wentzells, Wenttzels, Wentzele, Wensel, Wentsel and many more.

Early Notables of the Wenzell family

Notables of the time with the name Wenzell included Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (1773-1830), Bohemian composer; Prince Klemens Wenzel von Metternich (1773-1859), German-Austrian politician and statesman; Josef Wenzel, Prince of Liechtenstein (1696-1772), Prince of Liechtenstein; and Franz Wenzel, Graf von Kaunitz-Rietberg, (1742-1825), Austrian general, son of Wenzel...
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Wenzell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wenzell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Nicolaus Wenzell, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Wenzell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johan Caspar Wenzell, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802 1
Henry Wenzell, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1851 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)