Jüngling is a

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of German origin. It has been anglicized as Juengling, Jungling, Yuengling, Yungling, and Yingling. Branches of this family currently exist throughout Europe, mostly concentrated in Germany, and in the United States. In Hungary, members of the Jüngling family are considered part of the nobility.

Terminology

The name Jüngling is translated in English as "youth". As

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writes in the ''Encyclopedia of Social History'', "Linguistic designations for preindustrial youth were

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and gender specific. In Germany, for example, adults used separate designations for upper-class boys (''Jüngling'') and girls (''Jüngfrau''). Jungling implied a romantic image of youthful innocence, idealism, and vulnerability." In general German use, Jüngling is a young man, who is no longer a boy, but not yet grown up. In fine arts, including in literature and paintings, the Jüngling youth is often portrayed iconographically as a beardless, innocent yet attractive young male. ''Der Jüngling'' in German literature is a German didactic poem about noble youth written in 1270 by Konrad von Haslau. It provides 1264 lines of instructions for young noblemen "that emphasized the more superficial aspects of proper behavior."

People

Notable persons with this surname include: David G

Jüngling

* Johan Jüngling (1977), Swedish former squash player * Max Jüngling (1903–1963), German politician

Juengling

Frederick Juengling Frederick Juengling (born Friedrich Jüngling, 8 October 1846 – 31 December 1889) was an American wood engraver and painter. Biography Juengling was born in Leipzig, Germany. He obtained a common school education until the age of 14 in Leipzig. ...

(1846–1889) (born Friedrich Jüngling), American wood engraver and painter

Yingling

Charlie Yingling Charles Christian Yingling (December 7, 1865 - April 13, 1897) was a professional baseball player. Yingling played in one game in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1894 as a shortstop. He had one hit in four at bats. Yinglin ...

(1865–1897), American Major League Baseball shortstop; older brother of Paul Yingling * Earl Yingling (1888–1962), American Major League Baseball pitcher *

Joe Yingling Joseph Yingling (1867–1903) was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in one game in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals in 1886. Yingling was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and also died there at age 36 from bronchitis. He w ...

(1867–1903), American Major League Baseball pitcher; younger brother of Charlie Yingling *

Paul Yingling Paul Yingling is a retired United States Army Colonel. In 2007 Yingling published an article in the ''Armed Forces Journal'' criticizing senior leadership for perceived failures in the conduct of the post-invasion Iraq War occupation. Yingling ser ...

, retired United States Army colonel, and outspoken critic of the Army General Corps

Yuengling

The Yuengling beer family (listed chronologically): *

David Yuengling David Gottlieb Yuengling (March 2, 1808 – September 27, 1877) was an American businessman and brewer, the founder and first president of America's oldest brewery, D. G. Yuengling & Son. Early life He was born David Gottlob Jüngling on March ...

(1808–1877), German-American businessman and brewer, the founder and first president of America's oldest brewery, D. G. Yuengling & Son *

Frederick Yuengling Frederick Yuengling ( ) (January 26, 1848 – January 2, 1899) was an American businessman and the second president and owner of America's oldest brewery, D. G. Yuengling & Son. Personal life Frederick Yuengling was born to David Yuengling a ...

(1848–1899), American businessman and second president and owner of America's oldest brewery, D. G. Yuengling & Son *

Richard Yuengling Sr. Richard L. Yuengling Sr. (July 16, 1915 – 1999) was an American businessman, the president and sole owner of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania brewer, Yuengling. He was born in Pottsville on July 16, 1915. He attended The Hill School He married Ma ...

(1915–1999), American businessman, the president and owner of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania brewer, Yuengling * Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr. (born 1943) American billionaire businessman, the president and sole owner of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania brewer, Yuengling

Places and businesses

Places and businesses associated with the Yuengling beer family include: * Frank D. Yuengling Mansion, a historic home located at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania built in 1913 * Yuengling, or D. G. Yuengling & Son, the oldest operating American brewing company established in 1829. * Yuengling Bicentennial Park and Gardens, a city park located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States * Yuengling Center, formerly known as the USF Sun Dome, a multi-purpose facility on the campus of the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Florida

References

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