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Frenzel

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Frenzel
PronunciationFrenzel
Origin
Word/nameRhineland
Meaningpatronymic name meaning son of Franciscus
Region of originGerman
Other names
Variant form(s)Frentzel, Frencel and Frencl
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map showing distribution and prevalence of the name in Germany

Frenzel is a German family name that originated in the Rhineland, and today is prevalent among Volga Germans and in east-central Germany, focused on Dresden. It is a patronymic name meaning son of Franciscus.

There are several historical figures named Frenzel:

Further, there are several businesses named Frenzel, among them a Düsseldorf manufacturer.

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