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Etymology of Mizelle

What does the name Mizelle mean?

The German surname Mizelle, and its variants are of occupational origin, belonging to the category of surnames derived from the trade or profession pursued by the initial bearer. In this case, the name is derived from the Middle High German word "meizel" meaning "chisel", a derivative of the verb "meizen" meaning "to chop or cut". Thus the name indicates "one who used a chisel in his daily word, a wood or stone cutter". Alternatively, the name also denotes "one who made and sold chisels".

Early Origins of the Mizelle family

The surname Mizelle was first found in Austria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region.

The Meisel family (also spelt Meisels and Meizels) is a distinguished Bohemian rabbinic family originally from Prague, who descend from Yitskhak Eizik Meisels (b. 1425), a paternal 10th generation descendant of the Exilarch, Mar Ukba.

Early History of the Mizelle family

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Mizelle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meisel, Misel, Meissel, Meissl, Meisl, Misl, Maisel, Meysel, Maysel, Maysl, Meysl, Meyssel and many more.

Early Notables of the Mizelle family

Ernst Adolph von Meissel, who served as Lord Chamberlain to the Queen of Sweden. Karl Meisl (1775-1853) was a Viennese playwrite with a talent for parody, who is reputed to have written...
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Mizelle Ranking

In the United States, the name Mizelle is the 16,813rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Mizelle family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Meysel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752. Peter Meisel landed in Philadelphia in 1782; as did John Misel in 1848; Casper Maisel in 1858; and John Henry Meisel in 1860.


Contemporary Notables of the name Mizelle (post 1700) +

  • Dary John Mizelle (b. 1940), American composer


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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