Wendelmuth Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Long before computers fixed spellings, Wendelmuth and Wendel were used side by side. Name scholars give the meaning as “from the name Wendelin”.

Wendelmuth and Wendel

Wendelmuth adds -muth to the root of Wendel, a familiar way of forming related surnames. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Wendels, Wendell and Wendelmann.

Heraldry and the Wendelmuth name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Wendel surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Wendelmuth report, with a museum-style coat of arms.