| ![Show Contents]() Beckel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Switzerland, which is renowned for both its beauty and its political neutrality, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Beckel. Before the late Middle Ages, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Beckel family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Beckel was an occupational name for a baker. Further research showed the name was derived from the German word beck, which means bake. Early Origins of the Beckel familyThe surname Beckel was first found in Basel, where the name Beckel was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The family would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Beckel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beckel research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1635 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Beckel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beckel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Beckel, Beckell, Beckele, Beckle, Bechel, Bechell, Bechelle, Becken, Becker, Bechen, Becher, Backel, Bachel, Backell, Bachell, Baeckel, Baeckell, Baecken, Baechen, Baecker, Baecher, Bachiler and many more. Early Notables of the Beckel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beckel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Beckel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Beckel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Friederich Beckel, age 21, who settled in Philadelphia in 1736
- Fredrick Beckel, aged 21, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1736 1
- Christopher Beckel, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1754
- John Peter Beckel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 1
Beckel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joh. Georg Christian Beckel, aged 44, who arrived in Texas in 1844 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt" 1
- Mrs. Caroline Beckel, (nee Strauss), aged 43, who arrived in Texas in 1844 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
- Peter Beckel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1878
- Charles Beckel, who arrived in Arkansas in 1888 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Beckel (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Gilliland "Bob" Beckel (1948-2022), American political analyst and pundit, analyst and commentator on Fox News
- Graham Beckel (b. 1950), American actor
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Beckel migration to the United States 
