Spiegel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The German province of Westphalia nestled between the Rhine and Wesser rivers, is the birthplace of the distinguished name Spiegel. In the German provinces, after the 12th century, hereditary surnames that were derived from occupations became increasingly widespread. Spiegel is an occupational name for a person who made or sold mirrors. This distinguished name was originally derived both from the German word "spiegel," which means "mirror" and from the Yiddish word "shpigl," which mean "to look" or "to see." The German word "spiegel" is itself derived from the Old German word "spiagal," from the Latin word "specullum."

Early Origins of the Spiegel family

The surname Spiegel was first found in Westphalia, where this noble family name, traced as early as 1100, became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the feudal system.

Early History of the Spiegel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spiegel research. Another 249 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1252, 1257, 1396, 1558, 1691, 1757, 1764, 1776, 1787, 1805, 1835 and 1837 are included under the topic Early Spiegel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spiegel Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Spiegel include Spiegel, Spiegl, Spiegle, Spiegele, Spiegeler, Spiegler, Spiegelmann, Spiegelman, Spiegil, Spiegell, Spiegill, Spegel (northern Germany), Spigeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Spiegel family

Notables of the period with the name Spiegel were

Spiegel Ranking

In the United States, the name Spiegel is the 6,889th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1


Spiegel migration to the United States +

Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them were:

Spiegel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Spiegel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Spiegel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Spiegel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Spiegel (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Spiegel +
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