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Origins Available: German, Scottish

Where did the German Keller family come from? What is the German Keller family crest and coat of arms? When did the Keller family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Keller family history?

The Keller family emerged in the ancient duchy of Swabia, which was in the southwest of Germany. Before the late Middle Ages, German people were known only by a single name. However, as populations increased and people began to travel more, it became necessary to adopt a second name. Many people, such as the Keller family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. The name Keller is derived from the Middle High German word "kelner," which corresponds to the English occupation of steward. The kelner was the manager of the noble household.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Keller, Keler, Kelle, Kellaere, Kellere, Kellner, Kaeller, Kaellner, Kelner, Celler, Cellner, Celer, Celner, Kellern, Cellern and many more.

First found in Swabia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Herman der Kelner (Keller) of Rottweil, Wuerttemberg, in 1314.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keller research. Another 356 words(25 lines of text) covering the years 1452, 1466, 1605, 1699, 1766, 1798, 1819, and 1890 are included under the topic Early Keller History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Keller Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Conrad Keller, who arrived in New York in 1709
  • Frank Keller, who landed in New York in 1710
  • Frantz Keller, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710
  • Michl Keller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728
  • John Keller settled in Philadelphia in 1732


Keller Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Helena Keller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803
  • Henerich Keller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803
  • Anna Maria Keller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803
  • Jonas Keller, who landed in New York in 1816
  • Jacob Keller, who landed in Charleston, SC in 1829


Keller Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Ludwiga Keller, aged 8, arrived in New York, NY in 1900
  • Cecilia Keller, aged 1, landed in New York, NY in 1900
  • Gustave Keller, who landed in Arkansas in 1905
  • Otto Keller, who arrived in Arkansas in 1906

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  • Hans Keller (1919-1985), Austrian born, American, prominent music critic in Boston
  • Jack Keller (b. 1937), American musician, composer and producer, best known for writing some memorable theme songs for television, including the theme for 'Bewitched' and he was also a producer on 'The Monkees'
  • Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American writer who was both deaf and blind and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Charles Keller III (b. 1935), prominent American investment banker
  • Joseph B. Keller (b. 1923), American mathematician, co-winner of the 1996/7 Wolf Prize and winner of the 1996 Nemmers Prize
  • Brigadier-General Charles Keller (1868-1949), American Resident Member of Board of Engineers for Rivers & Harbors (1919-1921)
  • Gottfried Keller (1819-1890), Swiss novelist, poet and short-story writer
  • Andrew Keller (b. 1925), British, highly regarded research scientist
  • Marthe Keller (b. 1945), Swiss actress, internationally popular leading lady of the '60s and '70s
  • Hans Gustav Keller (b. 1902), Swiss librarian and historian

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  • Kith and Kin of James and Mary Young by Miriam Young Pack.
  • Musgrave to Mosgrave by Glenna James Mosgrave.
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The Keller Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Keller Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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