Spängler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsBavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Spängler family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Spängler is an occupational surname for metal worker having derived from the German word spange, meaning a clasp or buckle of the sort such a craftsman might have designed. Early Origins of the Spängler familyThe surname Spängler was first found in Bavaria, where the name spread to the north and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries such as Holland, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Spängler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spängler research. Another 155 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1484, 1528, 1540, 1550, 1604, 1678, 1686, 1719 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Spängler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spängler 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 Spängler include Spengler, Spengel, Spengele, Spengeler, Spenger (Munich), Spaengler, Spaengel, Spangeler, Spangler and many more. Early Notables of the Spängler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spängler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spängler RankingIn the United States, the name Spängler is the 1,712nd most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 1
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Spängler surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Spängler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Spängler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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