Description:
DICHELsurname is a German surname. It is derived from the given name Dietrich. The name was first recorded in the 12th century, and is thought to derive from the German word 'dieter', meaning 'a follower of Saint Dietrich'. The surname is sometimes spelled Dichel. The Dichels were one of the most prominent families in the Holy Roman Empire. The name is also found in Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Switzerland. The surname is sometimes spelled Dichel.