Biele History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Biele

What does the name Biele mean?

The Biele surname finds its roots with the Low German word "bil," meaning "hatchet."

Early Origins of the Biele family

The surname Biele was first found in the duchy of Brunswick, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Biele family

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Biele Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biel, Biele, Bielle, Biehl, Biehle, Biehlle and others.

Early Notables of the Biele family

Gabriel Biel, a scholastic philosopher, who was born in Speier in the early 1400s. He was the first professor at the University of Tuebingen, which was founded in 1477. He was twice rector there and at some point joined the Order of the...
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Migration of the Biele family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Lutwig Biel, who came to Philadelphia in 1750. Carl Biel settled in Texas in 1851.

The Biele Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Propositi tenax
Motto Translation: Tenacious of my resolve.