The Brogel 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.
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Early Origins of the Brogel family
The surname Brogel 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.
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Early History of the Brogel family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brogel research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1815, 1822, 1826 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Brogel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Brogel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Brogle, Brogel, Brogen, Broghill, Brogelman, Brogelmann, Broghel, Breughel, van Breugel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brogel family
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Migration of the Brogel family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fritelle Bruhler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817; Klara Brogle, who settled in America in 1832; Dorothea Bruhl, who arrived in Baltimore in 1834.
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