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Early Origins of the Gogel family

The surname Gogel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gogel was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Gogel family

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Gogel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gogel, Gögel, Gogeul, Goghel, Gockel, Göckel, Gegel, Geugel, Gogle, Goggle, Gogell and many more.

Early Notables of the Gogel family

Prominent among members of the name Gogel in this period include

  • the Gogel family of Bavaria


United States Gogel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gogel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Frank Gogel, aged 33, who landed in America, in 1895
  • Sarah Gogel, aged 43, who landed in America, in 1895
  • Scholem Gogel, aged 12, who settled in America, in 1895
  • Walter Gogel, aged 6, who landed in America, in 1897
Gogel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Zelme Gogel, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States from Kiev, in 1906
  • Maria Gogel, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Ludwigshafen, Germany, in 1912
  • Leibel Gogel, aged 25, who landed in America from Prasnitz, Germany, in 1913
  • Herman Gogel, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Kossen, Austria, in 1914
  • Carl Gogel, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Backnang, Germany, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Gogel (post 1700) +

  • Matthew John Gogel (b. 1971), American professional PGA golfer
  • Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel, first minister of finance of the Netherlands during the Napoleonic era, 1795-1813


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