There are
1359
Petzolds in the USA
Petzold is the
19796th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Petzold

MarionPetzold

Marion Petzold is a German actress known for her roles in films such as 'Die Wilden Hühner' and 'Vorstadtkrokodile.'

StefanPetzold

Stefan Petzold is a German politician and member of the Bundestag representing the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

ChristianPetzold

Christian Petzold is a German film director and screenwriter known for his works such as 'Phoenix' and 'Barbara.'

OlafPetzold

Olaf Petzold is a former German footballer who played as a forward for clubs such as Dynamo Dresden and Carl Zeiss Jena.

WernerPetzold

Werner Petzold is a German writer and journalist known for his books on Berlin's history and urban development.

DagmarPetzold

Dagmar Petzold is a German musician and composer known for her works in the field of contemporary classical music.

CorneliaPetzold-Schick

Cornelia Petzold-Schick is a German politician and member of the Alliance 90/The Greens party in Germany.

VolkerPetzold

Volker Petzold is a German composer and conductor known for his works for chamber orchestra and contemporary classical music.

BarbaraPetzold

Barbara Petzold is a German economist and professor known for her research in the fields of labor economics and public economics.

KaiPetzold

Kai Petzold is a German football manager and former professional player who is currently the head coach of FSV Zwickau.

Petzold Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Petzold' is of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German words 'pet,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining,' and 'swald,' meaning 'rule' or 'ruler.' The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who was seen as a bright or shining ruler.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Petzold' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. It may also be found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Petzold' include 'Peetzold,' 'Pettsold,' and 'Petzsold.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Petzold.' It is likely that individuals with the surname may have migrated to other German-speaking countries or emigrated to countries with significant German communities.