Mendels

Mendels is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a patronymic form derived from Mendel, a Yiddish given name that itself originates as a diminutive of Menachem. In historical records, Mendels and its descendants have appeared among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe from the 18th century onward, and among emigrants to North America and Israel in the 19th and 20th centuries. The form Mendels, with an -s ending, occurs as a distinct family name in various lineages and may be found alongside related surnames such as Mendel, Mendelssohn, and Mendelson, which share the same root.

Notable bearers of the name Mendels are not widely documented in broad reference works, but individuals with the surname have contributed across fields such as science, arts, and education within local or regional contexts. Genealogical records, church and civil registries, and immigration manifests are common sources for tracing Mendels lineages.

Linguistic and cultural context describes Mendels as part of a broader pattern in Ashkenazi naming practices, where given names were turned into family names across generations, sometimes with the addition of suffixes to indicate lineage. The surname remains in use today in various countries, reflecting the movements and diaspora of Ashkenazi Jewish communities.