Surname Neßl - Meaning and Origin

Neßl: What does the surname Neßl mean?

The surname Neßl is German in origin, and is thought to have originated in Bavaria. The most commonly accepted etymology of the name suggests that it is derived from the medieval German word "Nessel" and the Old High German word "Nemsal". Both of these words refer to a type of fabric made of a blend of linen and cotton, which was particularly popular during the Middle Ages.

The Neßl surname is associated with the well-known towns of Neßlau and Neßlbach in the Austrian region of Vorau. This connection is shared by a number of other surnames, such as Prassl, Prässl, and Prössl, all of which are derived from the same medieval fabric.

The name itself is a patronymic surname, meaning that it was born from the father's given name. In this case, the given name is thought to be "Nesso" or "Ness", meaning "a nose", a common nickname used in the Middle Ages.

As a surname, Neßl is still fairly common today in Germany and Austria, although there are other variants of the name found elsewhere in Europe. It has no known coat of arms or family crest, and the meaning of the name is otherwise largely unchanged from its medieval roots, highlighting the durability of the name over time.

Neßl: Where does the name Neßl come from?

The last name Neßl is most commonly found in southern Germany and some areas of Austria today. It is thought to originally have been derived from a Middle High German word for “nest” or “nestling”. The meaning of the name likely references a family or individual who was close to a nest or nature in some way.

The current German states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Lower Saxony have the highest concentrations and prevalence of Neßl families. More specifically, most Neßls are concentrated in the southern parts of Baden-Württemberg and the western parts of Bavaria.

The Neßl name is also found on census records in Austria. The name is quite common in the regions around Vienna, in Styria, and the Carinthia states. Most Neßls in Austria are located in the region around Vienna.

In Switzerland, Neßls are mainly found in Basel, Zurich, and Schwyz. There are also a few recorded families living in the cantons of Aargau, St. Gallen, and Thurgau.

The Neßl surname is found in other parts of Europe, as well as in the United States and Canada, but generally in much smaller numbers and at a less frequent rate than in southern Germany and Austria.

Variations of the surname Neßl

Nessl is a surname of German origin which means “chimney”. Variations of this surname include Nassl, Naßl, Nestl, Näßl, Nessle, and Nestel.

The regional spelling variations of Nessl include Nestle (Bavaria, Saxony, Austria, and Switzerland), Neßle (Baden-Wuerttemberg), Näßle (Bavaria), Nassl (Carlsruhe and Bavaria), and Nessla (Alsace). In other regions, such as the Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland, the surname is spelled Neßl.

Surnames derived from Nessl include Nastl, Nasslet, Nesslemann, Nestelmann, Nestler, and Nestling.

In Austria, the surnames Nassle, Neßle, Nestle, Näßle, and Neßl are all considered to have the same origin.

Other spellings and surnames related to Neßl include Neß, Nesel, Damm, and Naß.

Nessl is also found in other languages, such as Polish, where it is spelled Nizsla. In Czech, the spelling is Nezlý.

In Italy, the surname Nessl is spelled Nessli. In Slovenian the spelling is Nestel.

In the United States, the surname Nessl is found primarily in Pennsylvania where it is often spelled Nessle, Nestel, or Nestl. Variations of the name have also been found in other states such as New York and California, as well as in Canada, Australia, and elsewhere.

No matter what spelling a person with this surname may have, all names derived from the original Nessl stem from the same Germanic root word.

Famous people with the name Neßl

1.Lisa Neßl: German football player who plays as a forward for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr. 2.Max Neßl: German football player who played for FC St Pauli and FCR Duisburg. 3.Martin Neßl: Austrian athlete who was a member of the Liefering Football Club. 4.Christina Neßl: German actress who has appeared in "The Dark Light" and "German for Beginners". 5.Henry Neßl: German entrepreneur and founder of the Neßl Group. 6.Hans Neßl: Austrian rower and Olympic silver medallist who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. 7.Stefan Neßl: Austrian football manager who was head coach of Hellas Verona and FC Liefering. 8.Arno Neßl: German politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Social Democratic Party of Germany. 9.Günther Neßl: Austrian composer and conductor of operas and ballets. 10.Günther Neßl-Götz: Austrian hurdler and Olympic athlete who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

Other surnames

Neßler