Origin Displayed: Dutch
Spelling variations of this family name include: Takel, Takkel, Takele, Takeles, Tackel, Takels, Takell, Takkel, Takkels, Takeel, Tackle, Teackle 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. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abednego Tackle, who came to America in 1750; John Tackle, who came to America in 1750; James Takels, who arrived in Boston in 1769; Conrad Tackle, who settled in Philadelphia in 1805. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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