| ![Show Contents]() Beckele History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BeckeleWhat does the name Beckele mean? Switzerland, which is renowned for both its beauty and its political neutrality, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Beckele. 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 Beckele 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 Beckele 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 Beckele familyThe surname Beckele 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 Beckele familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beckele research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1635 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Beckele History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beckele 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 Beckele familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beckele Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Beckele Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Adam Beckele, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 1
- 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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