Seagle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Bavariais the ancestral home of the Seagle family. Hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany during the 12th century. Names like Seagle, that came from the name of the job done by their initial bearer, were very popular. Seagle is an occupational name for a maker or purveyor of wax seals of the type commonly used to certify the authenticity of letters and documents until early this century, or a person responsible for the sealing and signing of official documents, a position known as Siegelbeamter. The name comes from the German word "siegel," which means "seal."

Early Origins of the Seagle family

The surname Seagle was first found in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Tetmarus Sigeler of Stettin in Pomerania (c.1263,) and Sigler of Wuerzburg (c.1383). The name literally refers to the position of "Siegelbeamter," responsible for seals and the signing of documents.

Early History of the Seagle family

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Seagle Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Seagle include Siegel, Sigel, Sigl, Siegl, Siegler, Sigler, Siglin, Sieglin, Siegelin, Sigelin, Siglen, Sieglen, Siegele and many more.

Early Notables of the Seagle family

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Seagle Ranking

In the United States, the name Seagle is the 13,649^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Seagle migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Seagles to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Seagle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mical Seagle, aged 28, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1741 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Seagle (post 1700) +

Steve Seagle, American actor, known for Altered Carbon: Resleeved (2020) and Mobsters and Mormons (2005)
Robert Seagle, American actor, known for Strangers (2015) and The Revenge of Kate Munroe (2015)
Steven W. Seagle, American biologist with Appalachian State University, Department of Biology, Boone, North Carolina

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)