The surname Mogges was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
Early History of the Mogges family
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Mogges Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Moges, Mogge, Mogg, Moog, Mogges, Mogge-Pous and many more.
Early Notables of the Mogges family
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Migration of the Mogges family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hugh Moger, who settled in New England in 1632; Tho Mogg, who settled in Virginia in 1674; Hans Michael Mogg, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1732; Anna Herzog Maag, who came to Carolina or Pennsylvania in 1738.
