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Early Origins of the Koegel family

The surname Koegel was first found in Pomerania, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Alvericus Keghel of Hamburg (c.1293,) and Eler der Kegheler of Bremen (c.1405).

Early History of the Koegel family

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Koegel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kegel, Kegler, Koegel, Kogel, Koegler, Kegele, Kegeler, Koegele, Kogele, Koegeler, Keghel, Kegheler and many more.

Early Notables of the Koegel family

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United States Koegel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Koegel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Koegel, who landed there in 1836

Contemporary Notables of the name Koegel (post 1700) +

  • Peter John Koegel (1947-2023), American Major League Baseball first baseman, catcher, and outfielder who played from 1970 to 1972
  • Albert Koegel, German-born, American founder of the Koegel Meat Company is a meat processing, packaging, and distribution company based in Flint Township, Michigan in 1916
  • Debbie Koegel (b. 1977), American ice dancer
  • Arthur Koegel (1889-1974), American bricklayer and politician who served five terms from 1933-1942 as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
  • Arthur Koegel (1889-1974), American politician, Member of Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee County 7th District, 1931-42 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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