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Stengel

Stengel is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the German word Stängel, meaning stem or stalk, and has historically been used as a nickname or toponymic/occupational surname. Over time, the name spread beyond German-speaking regions, notably to the United States through migration and immigration.

The most prominent bearer of the name is Casey Stengel (1890–1975), an American baseball figure known for

As a surname, Stengel appears in various countries, particularly where German heritage or ancestry is present.

his
long
career
as
a
player
and
manager.
He
achieved
significant
success
as
the
manager
of
the
New
York
Yankees
in
the
mid-20th
century
and
later
managed
the
New
York
Mets
in
the
early
1960s.
Stengel
was
inducted
into
the
Baseball
Hall
of
Fame
in
1974
and
remains
a
recognizable
figure
in
American
sports
history,
partly
for
his
distinctive
personality
and
well-known
quips.
In
addition
to
its
use
as
a
family
name,
the
word
Stängel
in
modern
German
refers
to
the
stem
or
stalk
of
a
plant,
a
linguistic
connection
that
underpins
the
surname’s
origin.
The
name
is
typically
encountered
in
biographical
contexts,
genealogical
records,
and
historical
discussions
related
to
individuals
bearing
the
surname.