What is the origin of the last name Rangel and where does it come from?

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What is the origin of the last name Rangel and where does it come from?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: German:
The surname RANGEL is the German word "Ragin-Walt" a Mighty Ruler. I believe this name is an Asturian origin. I also found another same name but the letter W in front of the name RANGEL -WRANGEL- other German name. I also trace in Cyndi's List RANGEL found in Russia and in Poland. It is interesting that I found RANGEL in the old english name Hringan meaning a bell ringer. Since most of the english words comes from the German. I