Neitzel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Charles Neitzel (1853–1938), American farmer and politician Drew Neitzel (born 1985), American professional basketball player Enrico Neitzel (born 1977), German football striker Karl Neitzel (1901–1966), German U-boat commander in World War II Karsten Neitzel (born 1967), German footballer and manager Otto Neitzel (1852–1920), German composer and pianist, music writer Robert S. Neitzel (1911–1980), American archaeologist Rüdiger Neitzel (born 1963), West German handball player Sönke Neitzel (born 1968), German historian Tyler Neitzel (born 1991), American actor

See also Vila Neitzel, geographical district in the Brazilian municipality of Itueta, founded by Pomeranians