Show ContentsBreuel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Breuel surname is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "brogen," meaning " to brag;" as such it was probably originally a nickname, which later evolved into a surname.

Early Origins of the Breuel family

The surname Breuel was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Breuel family

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Breuel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brogle, Brogel, Brogen, Broghill, Brogelman, Brogelmann, Broghel, Breughel, van Breugel and many more.

Early Notables of the Breuel family

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United States Breuel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Breuel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johann Joachim Friedrich Breuel, who settled in America in 1863


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