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Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Engel emerged in the ancient German province of Westphalia, which lies between the Rhine and Wesser rivers. Two of the common types of hereditary surnames found in the Westphalia were patronymic surnames, which were derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which were derived from the mother's given name. The surname Engel was derived from various Germanic personal names. The name Engel is a short form of given names such as Engelbert or Engelhard.

Early Origins of the Engel family

The surname Engel was first found in Bremen, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Engel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Engel research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1669, 1674, 1689, 1694 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Engel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Engel Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Engel include Engel, Engels, Engell, Engeler, Engeli, Aingel, Aingell, Aengel, Aengell, Aingeler, Engele, Aingele, Engler, Engebretson, Engelbrekt, Engelbretson, Engebrecht, Engelbrecht, Engelbrecher, Engelbert and many more.

Early Notables of the Engel family

Notables of the period with the name Engel were

Hans Ludwig Engel (1630-1674), a Roman Catholic canon lawyer, best known as the author of "ollegium Universi Juris Canonici", Vice Chancellor at the University of Salzburg (1669); and Ludwig Engel (di...

Engel World Ranking

In the United States, the name Engel is the 1,606^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Engel is ranked the 3,476^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 2 And in Netherlands, the name Engel is the 644^th popular surname with an estimated 2,845 people with that name. 3

Engel migration to the United States +

After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them:

Engel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Adam Engel, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Jacob Engel, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Johan Engel, who arrived in New York in 1709 4
Johan Willem Engel, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Margreta Engel, who landed in New York in 1709 4
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Engel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Kath Engel, who arrived in Brazil in 1830 4
Cath Marg Engel, aged 22, who arrived in America in 1832 4
John Ulric Engel, who landed in Missouri in 1840 4
Frederick Engel, aged 22, who landed in Missouri in 1842 4
Gottfried Engel, aged 25, who landed in America in 1843 4
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Engel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Berta Engel, aged 1, who arrived in New York, NY in 1902 4
Karoline Engel, aged 25, who landed in New York, NY in 1902 4

Engel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Engel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Ulrich Engel, who arrived in Canada in 1754
Margereta Engel, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Henrich Engel, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Johannes Engel, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757

Engel Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Rosine Engel, who landed in Canada in 1855

Engel Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Louisa Engel, aged 18, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Johann Engel, aged 28, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902

Engel migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Engel Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Alexander Engel, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Midlothian" in 1850 5
Dorothy Engel, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Midlothian" in 1850 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Engel (post 1700) +

Elwood P. Engel (1917-1986), American design chief for Chrysler Corporation (1961-1974); his Chrysler Turbine Car had a revolutionary turbine engine and was built from 1962 to 1964, they were recalled due to poor fuel economy and acceleration in 1966, all were destroyed except nine
Leo Patrick Engel (1932-2022), American politician, Member of the Nebraska Legislature (1993-2009)
Georgia Bright Engel (1948-2019), American film, television, and stage actress, known for her roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Robert Allen "Bob" Engel (1933-2018), American Major League Baseball umpire who worked for in the National League from 1965 to 1990
Joel S. Engel (b. 1936), award-winning American engineer, known for his contributions to the development of cellular networks
Eli C. Engel, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1932 6
Dolores L. Engel, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1957 6
David C. Engel, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1964 6
Dan Engel, American politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 94th District, 1994, 1998 6
Charles R. Engel, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 1st District, 1932 6
... (Another 30 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Engel family +

Bismarck

Max Engel (d. 1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 7

Empress of Ireland

Mr. Jules Engel (d. 1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Montreal, Quebec, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 8

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MIDLOTHIAN 1850. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Midlothian.gif
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 16) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html