TheNameDBDiehl
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Dietel or Diethelm, or one associated with the Diehl region.
Etymology
Derived from the Germanic personal name Diethelm, composed of 'diet' (people) and 'helm' (helmet/protection). It may also relate to the Diehl region in the Rhineland-Palatinate.
About the Diehl Surname
A German surname with both patronymic and potentially topographic origins. It has been established in German-speaking territories for centuries and spread to North America through immigration.
Distribution
Common in Germany, particularly in the Rhineland and Palatinate regions, with significant presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Bob Diehl, German footballer