neels

Neels is a proper name that may refer to multiple uses, including a surname and a given name. It is most commonly found in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking communities and appears in various genealogical and literary sources.

As a surname, Neels is recorded in Dutch and Afrikaans contexts and is part of the onomastic heritage of those populations. In South Africa, where Dutch-derived surname practices are common, Neels may be encountered among families of Dutch descent. The surname has also appeared in historical records and legal documents in other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and diaspora.

As a given name, Neels is used in Afrikaans-speaking communities, where it may be given independently rather than as a nickname. In such cases, it functions as a masculine given name in its own right.

In culture and media, the name Neels has appeared as a character name in literature, film, and television that depict Dutch or South African settings. Because it is used across different regions, there is not a single canonical reference or meaning associated with the name.

See also: Nel, Neal, Neil, Neale.