Wibbels History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Wibbels

What does the name Wibbels mean?

The surname Wibbels may have originated with a nickname which was descriptive of some personal or physical characteristic of the initial bearer. In this case, the name would be derived from the Middle High German word "wibel" the name of a much feared, grain attacking worm. In time the term began to be used figuratively for a restless and stressful person. Alternatively, the name may also be of patronymic origin, derived from the first name of the father of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name would indicate the "son of Wible," a pet form of the ancient personal name Wibelt, a variant of Wigbald. The personal name Wigbald is derived from the Old High German word "wigan" meaning "battle, warrior" and "bald" meaning "bold, audacious."

Early Origins of the Wibbels family

The surname Wibbels was first found in Germany, where the name Wibbels came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. The earliest known record of the name is of Bertoldus dictus Wibeler, who was recorded in Herzbolzheim in 1254. In 1293, Cuonrad der Wibel resided in Oberndorf and Ruodolf dictus Wibel in Bachheim.

Early History of the Wibbels family

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Wibbels Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wible, Wible, Wiebel, Wibler, Wibeler, Wibbel and many more.

Early Notables of the Wibbels family

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Wibbels migration to the United States +

Wibbels Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Cath Elis Wibbels, aged 38, who landed in Kentucky in 1837 1
M Christ Wibbels, who arrived in America in 1844 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)