Westfal Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

In old registers, Westfal often stands in for Westphal. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Westphalian”.

Westfal and Westphal

Spelled with “f” instead of “ph”, Westfal shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Westfahl, Westfall and Westphalen.

Westfal coat of arms

Looking for a Westfal coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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