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The surname Loeffel was first found in Austria, where the name could be considered to have made a great contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. The name's literal meaning referred to the craftsman who carved out wooden spoons. Later, it came to represent numerous branches of a powerful family. Chronicles first mention Hans Loeffler of Stuttgart in 1447. The name first became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in tribal and national conflicts, where each group sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Loeffel research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1717, 1852 and 1915 are included under the topic Early Loeffel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Loeffler, Loeffel, Loefel, Loefeler, Loeffers, Leffler (Silesia), Loepeler (northern Germany), Loeffelmann, Loeffels, Loefels, Loffler and many more.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Loeffel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.