Netzel is a German surname. Sources differ about its origin and meaning.

• A toponymic surname derived from Nesse. ^[2]
• An occupational surname derived from netz (net), for people who worked with fishing nets. ^[3]
• A patronymic surname derived from Nato or Norbert. ^{[4] [5]}

• A nickname for a person in need or distress, also written as Nötzel, derived from not (hardship, distress, suffering). ^[5]

Notable people sharing the surname Netzel

• Laura Netzel - Swedish composer
• Milo Netzel - MLB first baseman
• Wilhelm Netzel - Swedish gynecologist and obstetrician

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