There are
670
Axels in the USA
Axel is the
33941st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Axel

AxelOxenstierna

Axel Oxenstierna was a Swedish statesman who served as Lord High Chancellor of Sweden and played a key role in establishing the Swedish Empire in the 17th century.

Axelvon

Axel von Fersen was a Swedish count and military officer who was a close friend and confidant of Queen Marie Antoinette of France during the French Revolution.

AxelMunthe

Axel Munthe was a Swedish physician and author known for his memoir 'The Story of San Michele,' which chronicles his experiences as a doctor and the construction of his villa on the Isle of Capri.

AxelHonneth

Axel Honneth is a German social philosopher and professor known for his work on critical theory, recognition, and the concept of intersubjectivity.

AxelHütte

Axel Hütte is a German photographer known for his large-scale landscape photographs and his exploration of the relationship between people and the built environment.

AxelWeber

Axel Weber is a German economist and banking executive who served as the President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and was a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.

AxelAlonso

Axel Alonso is an American comic book editor and writer who has worked for Marvel Comics and was the Editor-in-Chief of the company from 2011 to 2017.

AxelSpringer

Axel Springer was a German media entrepreneur who founded the Axel Springer SE, one of the largest media companies in Europe, known for publications like Bild and Die Welt.

AxelCruysberghs

Axel Cruysberghs is a Belgian professional skateboarder known for his technical skills and participation in international skateboarding competitions.

AxelWitsel

Axel Witsel is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Belgium national team and various club teams, including Borussia Dortmund.

Axel Genealogy

OriginsThe name Axel is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Ásleikr, which means 'divine, noble play' or 'divine, noble sport.' It was a popular given name in medieval Scandinavia.
Geographic DistributionThe name Axel has a significant presence in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark, as well as in other countries with Scandinavian heritage or influence.
VariationsVariations of the name Axel include Aksel (Norwegian and Danish), Axelio (Italian), Akseli (Finnish), and Akselis (Lithuanian).
Migration and ImmigrationScandinavian immigrants have carried the name Axel to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it has become more popular in recent years.