Engel

Meaning

A person resembling an angel or of angelic character.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'engel,' from Latin 'angelus,' meaning messenger or angel. The surname likely referred to someone considered virtuous or pure, or possibly a resident near a place with 'angel' in its name.

About the Engel Surname

Engel is a descriptive surname suggesting virtuous or angelic qualities. The name may also derive from topographic origins, referring to residents of places with 'Engel' in their names.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions, with notable concentrations in Bavaria and Saxony.

People with the Engel Surname