Surname Jörgl - Meaning and Origin

Jörgl: What does the surname Jörgl mean?

The last name Jörgl is an occupational name found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It is derived from the Middle High German term “jorgeler,” meaning “yokel,” which was a term used to describe someone who lived in the country. This term eventually evolved to become a surname and was used to refer to a peasant or villager.

The original spelling of Jörgl is sometimes spelled Joergel and the archaic spelling was Jorgeler, Jorger, and even Gorgeler. The name is usually found in southern Germany and Austria, but it has spread to other countries over the years.

Today, the name Jörgl is most commonly associated with the famous Austrian scientist and physicist, Robert Jörgl. He was born in Austria in 1936 and went on to become a leading figure in the field of quantum mechanics

In Swiss French-speaking parts of Switzerland, the name is spelt as “Jorg” and is usually seen as a variant of Jörgl.

The name Jörgl is a proud reminder of the hard-working people who worked as farmers and villagers for generations in Austria and Germany, although it may have since spread to other countries. It is a name that carries a sense of historical identity and represents an important part of the culture and history of its region.

Jörgl: Where does the name Jörgl come from?

The last name Jörgl is most closely associated with German-speaking countries today. In the fourteenth century, it is believed to have been concentrated in Germany, including the Bavarian state. Records show Jörgl (or variations of the name) largely appears in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia in more recent times.

It is thought that the surname Jörgl may have originated in medieval Austria where it was found among the nobility, and while it is not known to be of any specific origin, it is often linked to the Latin vergo, meaning to turn or sway.

The name is also found in Dutch records, with some evidence connecting it to the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th centuries. In modern times, Jörgl is most commonly found in Austria and Germany, with the greatest numbers in Upper and Lower Austria, Bavaria, and the Rhineland-Palatinate.

One of the earliest records of Jörgl was in Vienna in 1578, where it appeared in the records of the Chapter of Vienna (Kapitel von Wien). From there it spread to other Austrian states and northern Germany.

Today, Jörgl is still a common last name in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. People with the name hail from a variety of professions, from agriculture to engineering, and are heavily involved in their communities.

Variations of the surname Jörgl

The surname Jörgl can have many variants, spellsings, and surnames of the same origin. The most common variations of Jörgl are Joergel, Joergel, Jorgel, Jörgel, Jörgle, and Jorgan.

The surname Jörgl is believed to have originated from the name of the town of Jurgl, in Austria. Derived from the German word "jorgl", which means"yoke" or "rugged mountain," the surname would then have taken on the meaning of "one from Jurgl."

The surname is also believed to have evolved from the given name of Jirgle, which is derived from the Old Germanic personal name, Gergil or Gergilm. This was in turn derived from the name of the Gothic god Gerioh, whose name meant "spear”.

It has also been suggested that the surname Jörgl could have originated from the Middle High German name Gärgel, which was derived from the Old Germanic personal name Gairgian, signifying a person who exhibited bravery and strength in battle.

The variations of the surname include Jürgl, Jürgel, Jörgell, Jörgeler, Jörgl, Jörgle, Jorgan, Jürgler and Jörglers. Surnames such as Jürgeler, Jahrgeler and Jörgler have been derived from the same root.

In other languages, the surname Jörgl can also be represented as Jorjel, Giorgi, Gorgo, Geraldo, Geurtsen, Grisa, Jurgel, Jürkens, Jürgensen, Jøergens, Jørgensen and Jürgens.

Famous people with the name Jörgl

• Wolfgang Jörg: Austrian ice hockey player
• Karl Anton Jörgl: Austrian-Jewish doctor and pioneer of social medicine
• Christoph Jörg: German economist
• Franz Jörg: Austrian professional ice hockey player
• Susanna Jörg: German author
• Andreas Jörg: Austrian professional ice hockey player
• Günther Jörg: German actor
• Peter Jörg: Austrian professional hockey player
• Karl Jörgl: Austrian actor
• Christian Jörgl: German speed skater

Other surnames

Jörgle