Nagel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Nagel is a German occupational surname that evolved in the region known as the Rhineland. Germans at first used only one name, but population growth and increased travel in medieval times caused confusion between people of the same name, forcing the people to adopt hereditary surnames. These names often identified people by the kind of work they did. Nagel is a name for a carpenter, builder or a person who made or sold nails. The name Nagel is derived from the Old German word "nagal," which means "nail." There are also numerous places named Nagel in Germany. Early Origins of the Nagel familyThe surname Nagel was first found in Westphalia, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Always prominent in social and political affairs, the family formed alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Nagel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nagel research. Another 232 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1451, 1562, 1649, 1769, 1773, 1836 and 1851 are included under the topic Early Nagel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nagel Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Nagel include Nagel, Nagle, Naegel, Nageli, Naegeli, Nagell, Nagler, Nagele, Naegele, Naegelen, Negel, Negele, Nail, Neil and many more. Early Notables of the Nagel familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nagel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nagel RankingIn the United States, the name Nagel is the 3,196th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Nagel is ranked the 783rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,456 people with that name. 2
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Nagel were among of the early German families that came to North America: Nagel Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Nagel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Nagel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Nagel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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