The Van Breugel 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 Van Breugel family
The surname Van Breugel 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 Van Breugel family
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Van Breugel 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 Van Breugel family
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Van Breugel Ranking
In Netherlands, the name Van Breugel is the 947th most popular surname with an estimated 2,172 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Van Breugel 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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