TheNameDBNagel
OccupationalMeaning
A person who makes or works with nails, derived from the German word 'Nagel' meaning nail.
Etymology
The surname originates from the Middle High German 'nagel' (nail), originally denoting a craftsman who manufactured nails or worked with them. This occupational surname was common in medieval German-speaking regions.
About the Nagel Surname
A traditional German occupational surname indicating metalworking or nail-making crafts. The name reflects the importance of metalworking trades in medieval Germanic societies.
Distribution
Common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with diaspora communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Conrad Nagel (actor)