Heraldry and the Wendelmann Surname

Wendelmann belongs to the Wendel family of names, which has German roots.

The family name meaning is “from the name Wendelin”, the same as for Wendel. Wendelmann is built on the same root as Wendel, with the ending -mann. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Wendeling, Wendelken and Wendels.

Heraldry and the Wendelmann 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 Wendelmann report, with a museum-style coat of arms.