Hackel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Hackel

What does the name Hackel mean?

The Hackel name derives from the Middle Low German word “ha-ke,” Dutch “haak,” which means “a hook.” The name may have been a nickname for someone with some deformity in a hook shape; or perhaps an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks.

Early Origins of the Hackel family

The surname Hackel 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.

Hackel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haack, Haak, Hack, Hacke, Hacker, Häckel, Hacken, Heck, Hecke, Heckel, Hecken and many more.

Early Notables of the Hackel family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Theodore Haak (1605-1690), a German Calvinist scholar; Abraham van den Hecken (c.1615-c.1655), a Dutch painter…
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 Hackel migration to the United States+

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hackel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Jean Hackel, who settled in America in 1828
• Ch Hackel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1854 1
• Kath Barbara Hackel, who arrived in America in 1855 1
• Magdalene Hackel, who landed in America in 1855 1
• Ferdinand Hackel, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1870 1