The surname Piels 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Piels family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Piels research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1660, 1731, 1742, 1749 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Piels History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Piels Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pels, Pelsant, Pelse, Pelser, Pelsen, Pelsern, Pelsmann, Pelsbach, Pielson, Peilstein and many more.
Early Notables of the Piels family
Andries Pels (1655-1731), a rich Dutch banker and insurer from Amsterdam. He was the banker of France in the era of John Law and was nephew of the poet, Andries Pels... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Piels Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Piels migration to the United States
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Piels Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Wilhelmine Ernestine Piels, who settled in America in 1868
