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The surname Weitzel was first found in Hesse, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions. The family name achieved the great distinction of being the Grand Dukes of Hesse in 1858.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weitzel research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1758 is included under the topic Early Weitzel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Weitzel, Wetzel, Weetzel and others.
Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Weitzel were
In the United States, the name Weitzel is the 8,424th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1