Summary

The surname Westphal has German origins and is derived from the words 'west' meaning west and 'phal' meaning hill or slope. It is believed to have originated from the region of Westphalia in Germany. Westphals were often associated with farming and agricultural activities.
There are
7101
Westphals in the USA
Westphal is the
4953rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Westphal

CarlFriedrich

German psychiatrist known for his research on hysteria and for identifying certain disorders including pseudocyesis.

RobertCharles

American football player who played as a defensive back for the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots.

RichardWestphal

German football player who played as a forward for Eintracht Braunschweig and the West Germany national team.

C.W.

American politician who served as the mayor of Walhalla, South Carolina, and later as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

HeinrichWestphal

German painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and depictions of winter scenes.

HansJoachim

German theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

FriedrichWestphal

German businessman and founder of Westphal AG, a company specializing in the production of high-quality writing instruments.

Westphal Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Westphal is of German origin.
Geographic DistributionWestphal is predominantly found in Germany, particularly in the region of Westphalia.
VariationsVariations of the surname Westphal include Westfal, Westfahl, and Westfall.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Westphal occurred primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with many Westphal families emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Brazil in search of better opportunities and economic prospects.