Brogen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Brogen 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 Brogen familyThe surname Brogen 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 Brogen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brogen research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1815, 1822, 1826 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Brogen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brogen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brogle, Brogel, Brogen, Broghill, Brogelman, Brogelmann, Broghel, Breughel, van Breugel and many more. Early Notables of the Brogen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brogen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brogen familySome 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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