Lagler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Lagler

What does the name Lagler mean?

The distinguished and ancient German surname Lagler is derived from the Middle High German "legel," meaning "small barrel." This name may have been initially bestowed as a nickname on an overweight person. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Middle High German "laegele," meaning "barrel maker"; in this case, the name refers specifically to someone who makes small wine barrels.

Early Origins of the Lagler family

The surname Lagler was first found in Swabia, where the name is thought to have first emerged. The name Lagler was a prominent one during this formative period; the Lagler family played a major role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Lagler family

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Lagler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Legler, Legeler, Lagler, Laegeler, Lägeler, Lägler and many more.

Early Notables of the Lagler family

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Migration of the Lagler family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Legler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1743; Christian Legler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1817; Magdalena Legler, who came to New Orleans in 1836.

Contemporary Notables of the name Lagler (post 1700) +

Ernst Lagler (b. 1903), German professor of political economics and section council for the Ministry of Economic Affairs