Hölzel

Hölzel is a surname of German origin. It is found primarily in German-speaking countries and among communities with German ancestry. The name has several orthographic variants, including Hoelzel and Hoelzle, reflecting how umlauts are rendered in non-German contexts.

Notable bearers of the name include Johann Hölzel (1957–1998), Austrian singer and musician who performed under the stage name Falco. Falco achieved international fame in the 1980s with hits such as Rock Me Amadeus (1985) and Der Kommissar (1981), and he remains the best-known bearer of the surname.