| ![Show Contents]() Sickel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of SickelWhat does the name Sickel mean? One cannot simply look at the etymology of a Jewish name to truly understand the origins. Rather understanding the vast historical context along with the name will guide you. However, it does make Jewish surnames extremely difficult to trace back to their origins. 1 The name Sickel was derived from the German Siegal, which means 'seal.' Sickel would have been an occupational name assumed by a Jew who engraved seals. In the 18th century, Jews were very prominent in this profession. Another point of origin for the this name is the Hebraic phrase "SeGan Lavia," which means "second rate Levite." 1 Sickel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Segal, Siegal, Siegel, Sigle, Sigler, Sickel, Siedl, Seidl, Zajedl, Ziegler, Ziegelman and many more.
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Sickel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Michael Sickel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1746 2
- Michael Sickel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1746 2
- George David Sickel, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1764 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sickel (post 1700) | + |
- Mark W. Van Sickel, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Fiume, 1922 3
- Welling G. Sickel (b. 1858), American Republican politician, Vice-president, United Globe Rubber Co.; Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey, 1897-99 4
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