Weigl Family Crest & Name History

Weigl is best understood together with Weigel: both are German spellings of one family name.

What does the surname Weigl mean?

It grew out of a personal name: “from the name Wigand”.

Is Weigl the same name as Weigel?

Weigl drops the “e” of Weigel, a shortening that clerks often made. You may also find the name written Weigle.

Does every Weigl family have a crest?

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

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