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Origins Available: Dutch, Swiss

Where did the Dutch Maag family come from? When did the Maag family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Maag family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Moges, Mogge, Mogg, Moog, Mogges, Mogge-Pous and many more.

First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maag research. Another 239 words(17 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Maag History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Maag Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Maag Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Johannes Maag, who landed in America in 1709
  • Junghans Maag, who arrived in Carolina in 1734
  • Jno Jacob Maag, aged 30, landed in Pennsylvania in 1737
  • Johan Jacob Maag, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737
  • Margareth Maag, who arrived in Carolina in 1738


Maag Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Albert Maag, who came to New York, NY in 1850
  • Joh Maag, aged 30, arrived in New York, NY in 1873
  • Peter Maag, aged 26, landed in New York, NY in 1873
  • Daniel Maag, aged 17, arrived in New York in 1874
  • Carl Maag, aged 21, arrived in New York in 1874

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  • Peter Maag, conductor of the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto from 1983 to 2001


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