Göbels Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Göbels is a branch of the Göbel name tree.

What is the meaning of Göbels?

The name is generally explained as “from the name Gottfried”.

Is Göbels the same name as Göbel?

The extra ending in Göbels is patronymic: it identified a person as belonging to Göbel's family. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include Göbelt, Göbbel and Goebelt.

Is there a Göbels coat of arms?

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