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![Show Contents]() Dingle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancestral home of the Dingle family is in the German state of Bavaria. The name Dingle is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a farmer or a dealer in spelt, which is a kind of wheat. Spelt, which is a derivative of the Old Germanic word Dinkel, was a grain like barley and wheat that was grown extensively in the German speaking states during the Middle Ages. Spelt was sold as a cereal and formed a large part of the diet at this time. Nonetheless, Dingle is also a local name for a person that came from Dinkelsbuhl, a town in Bavaria in the south of Germany. Dinkelsbuhl, which is one of the best preserved medieval towns, dates back to the 14th century. The Dingle family possessed vast estates and resided in an elegant feudal manor. During the Middle Ages, they became a part of the landed aristocracy and they wielded considerable prestige and influence in the region of Bavaria. Nonetheless, the family expanded into other parts of the German territories after the 16th century. Early Origins of the Dingle familyThe surname Dingle was first found in Bavaria, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Dinkle became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System. Ancient chronicles first mention one Burkart der Dinkel of the town Villgenau in the year 1370. Early History of the Dingle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dingle research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1802, 1827, 1843, 1846, 1858, 1889, 1892, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1914 and 1935 are included under the topic Early Dingle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dingle Spelling VariationsOne 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 Dingle include Dinkel, Dinckels, Dinckel, Dinckle, Dinkler, Dinckelmann, Dinkelman, Tinkel, Tinckel and many more. Early Notables of the Dingle familyProminent among members of the name Dingle in this period include - Christian Dingler (1802-1858) German founder of the "Dinglerwerk" manufacturing business at Zweibrücken in 1827...
- He invented a version of a Toggle press which he called the "Zweibrücker-press," but more popularly was known as the "Dingler Press...
- Hermann Dingler (1846-1935) was a German physician and botanist who taught classes in botany at the Forestry University in Aschaffenburg (1889-1910.) Later, he conducted lengthy research trips to Asia...
Dingle RankingIn the United States, the name Dingle is the 4,942nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Dingle migration to the United States | + |
Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Dingle or a variant listed above:
Dingle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. James Dingle, (b. 1807), aged 25, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth aboard the ship “Andromeda” arriving in the United States on 10th May 1832 2
- Mr. J. Dingle, (b. 1866), aged 30, Cornish smith travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1896 en route to Idaho, USA 3
- Mrs. J. Dingle, (b. 1869), aged 27, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1896 en route to Idaho, USA 3
- Mr. T. Dingle, (b. 1895), aged 1, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1896 en route to Idaho, USA 3
- Mr. W. Dingle, (b. 1896), aged 6 months, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1896 en route to Idaho, USA 3
Dingle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. John M. Dingle, (b. 1866), aged 39, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Butte, Montana, USA 3
- Mr. George Dingle, (b. 1875), aged 30, Cornish tin miner travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 3
| Dingle migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Dingle Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. James Dingle, (b. 1799), aged 21, Irish shoe maker who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Dorothy" on 5th May 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1828 4
- George Dingle, a smith, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
- William Dingle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Royal Admiral" in 1838 5
- Jane Dingle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Royal Admiral" in 1838 5
- Mr. Nicholas Dingle, English convict who was convicted in Dorset, England for life, transported aboard the "Blundell" on 13th March 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
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| Dingle migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Dingle Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- James Dingle, aged 22, a farm labourer, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Slains Castle" in 1841
- Mr Dingle, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1841 aboard the ship Stains Castle
- Mr. James Dingle, (b. 1818), aged 22, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Slains Castle" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 25th January 1841 7
- William Dingle, aged 24, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 8
- Jane Dingle, aged 22, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 8
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Dingle (post 1700) | + |
- Adrian Kennell Dingle (1977-2022), American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League who played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers (2000–2005)
- Antonio Demetric Dingle (b. 1976), American former NFL football defensive tackle
- Johnny Dingle (b. 1984), American NFL football defensive lineman
- Ryan Dingle (b. 1984), American professional ice hockey left winger
- Edwin John Dingle (1881-1972), English journalist, author
- Molly Dingle MBE (1892-1974), Newfoundland educator from St. John's
- John "Adrian" Darley Dingle (1911-1974), Welsh-born, Canadian painter, Joe Shuster Awards Hall of Fame recipient (2005)
- Herbert Dingle (1890-1978), British professor of natural history with extensive publications
- Robert Balson Dingle (b. 1926), distinguished British Physicist and Educator
- Sir Dingle Mackintosh Foot (1905-1978), English lawyer and politician, Solicitor General for England and Wales (1964-1967), Member of Parliament for Ipswich (1957-1970), Member of Parliament for Dundee (1931-1945), first son of Isaac Foot
| Historic Events for the Dingle family | + |
- Mr. Steward S Dingle, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 9
- Mr. Fred Dingle, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 9
North Sea Flood - Violet Dingle, British traveler aboard the ferry "Princess Victoria" killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953
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