The Vogel Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Vogel, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Vogel family crest.
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Origin of the Vogel name
Vogel means "bird" in German. It began as a nickname for a birdlike person, a bird-catcher, or someone who lived at a house marked with a bird sign. The surname is common throughout German-speaking Europe and among Ashkenazic Jewish families.
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This overview covers the Vogel name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Vogel name FAQ
What does the Vogel name mean?
Bird. Common variants include Vogels, Fogler, Vogl.
Where does the Vogel surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Vogel coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Vogel crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Vogel coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).