Eickel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Eickel

What does the name Eickel mean?

The Eickel surname was created from one of several place names in Germany. Most of these were compound names containing the "Eiche" roots, which means "oak."

Early Origins of the Eickel family

The surname Eickel was first found in Germany, where since medieval times the name Eich was closely associated with the district's most dynamic historical developments. Being prominent in social affairs, the family formed alliances with other distinguished families during the turbulent events of the feudal era.

Early History of the Eickel family

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Eickel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eicha, Eiche, Eichel, Eicke, Eike, Eick, Eicke, Eke, Eych, Eyck, Aich, Aick, Eichell, Eychel, Eychell, Eickel, Eichels, Eickell, Eikkel and many more.

Early Notables of the Eickel family

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Eickel migration to the United States +

Eickel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andreas Eickel, aged 26, who landed in Texas in 1844 aboard the ship "Weser" 1
Mrs. Eickel, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Weser" in 1844
Martin Eickel, aged 24, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1848 1

Sources +

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)