Kappel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Kappel comes from Austria, and is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name is derived from the Austrian term "Chaepplingaern," meaning "people living next to a chapel." Alternatively, the name may be derived from the place name "Caplendorf," the name of an Austrian village. Either of these origins would indicate the place of residence of the original bearer. Early Origins of the Kappel familyThe surname Kappel was first found in Austria, where it first emerged in the early Middle Ages. The first known bearer of the name was one known as bi der Chappel ("near the chapel",) who lived in Regensburg in 1272. The young Kappel family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Austrian society. Early History of the Kappel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kappel research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1487, 1685, 1733, 1769, 1792 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Kappel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kappel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kappel, Kappelmann, Kappler, Käppel and many more. Early Notables of the Kappel familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Kappel were
Kappel RankingIn the United States, the name Kappel is the 13,031st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kappel Settlers in United States in the 18th CenturyKappel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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