The roots of the distinguished surname Fangen lie in the northwestern regions of Germany. The name is a variation of the surname "Fänger," which means "catcher." It is likely that the name is occupational in origin, first used to indicate someone who worked as an animal catcher.
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Early Origins of the Fangen family
The surname Fangen was first found in the northwestern regions of Germany, where the name is thought to have first emerged. The young Fangen family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval German society.
Early History of the Fangen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fangen research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1793 and 1879 are included under the topic Early Fangen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Fangen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fang, Fäng, Fänger, Fanger, Fangman, Fangmann, Fangeman, Fangemann and many more.
Early Notables of the Fangen family
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Migration of the Fangen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Woolf Fangerer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1738; Wilhelm Fang, who emigrated from Württemburg to North America in 1830; Anton Fangeman and Henry Fangeman, who both came to Baltimore in 1834.
