Wrangel Surname History

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wrangel family

The surname Wrangel was first found in Westphalia, where chronicles record them as early as the year 1000. There they were closely identified in the mediaeval period with the feudal society of the northern regions, and would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention Diderich Wrange of Cologne in Westphalia around the year 1135. Chronicles also mention Johann Wrangere of Hamburg as early as 1252.

Early History of the Wrangel family

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Wrangel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wrangel, Wrangell, Wrangle, Wrang, Wrange, Wrana, Wrangen and many more.

Early Notables of the Wrangel family

Notables of the period with the name Wrangel were

members of the Wrangel military family who served in the Swedish, Russian, and Prussian forces. Friedrich Heinrich Wrangel (1784-1877) was a Prussian general field marshal who served with distinction...
one of his descendants, Peter Wrangel (1878-1928), was a Russian general who fought with determination against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War

Migration of the Wrangel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barbara, Franz, Jacob, and Veronica Wrana, who settled in Texas in 1860.

Contemporary Notables of the name Wrangel (post 1700) +

Carl Gustaf Otto Christian Wrangel (1839-1908), German journalist and author
Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel (1794-1870), Russian vice-admiral and explorer
Anton Magnus Herman Wrangel, Swedish diplomat stationed throughout Europe and the United Kingdom