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.