Elbel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Elbel

What does the name Elbel mean?

The distinguished German surname Elbel is a short form of the Germanic "Albrecht," which was popular in various forms as both a surname and a personal name throughout medieval Europe. The name is made up of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "bercht," meaning "bright, shining."

Early Origins of the Elbel family

The surname Elbel was first found in Silesia, where the name first emerged. The young Elbel family played an important role in the early history of the region, and was instrumental in the development of medieval Silesian society. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Elbel, a brewer living in the city of Brünn in 1343.

Early History of the Elbel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elbel research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1343, 1352, 1368, 1710, 1746, 1756, 1777 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Elbel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Elbel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Elbel, Elbell and others.

Early Notables of the Elbel family

Anton Elbel (1710-1746), a Bavarian preacher, Benjamin Elbel (d. 1756), a prominent Franciscan priest, and Moritz Elbel (c.1777-1798), a Silesian organist

Migration of the Elbel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Elbel, a Hessian mercenary who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia after fighting in the American Revolution, Chas G. Elbel, who immigrated to Texas in 1849.

Contemporary Notables of the name Elbel (post 1700) +

Herbert Elbel (b. 1907), famous German physician, author, and professor of criminology
Leonhard Elbel (b. 1886), publishing house manager and chief editor