Mousel

Mousel is a surname of German origin. It is believed to derive from a diminutive form of the given name Maus, which itself is a shortened form of the German name Matthäus, equivalent to Matthew in English. The surname likely originated as a patronymic, meaning "son of Maus." Variations in spelling may exist due to regional dialects and historical transcription practices.

The Mousel surname is primarily found in Germany, with a notable concentration in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. Over time, individuals with the Mousel surname have emigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, particularly in states with significant German immigration such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Genealogical records indicate a history of agricultural and artisan occupations among early bearers of the name. The distribution of the surname suggests a fairly localized origin and subsequent diaspora. Further research into specific family lineages would be required to trace individual ancestral paths.