Koehner Surname HistoryA multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Koehner, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. The name originated as a short form of the personal name Konrad, an Old German emperor's name. Early Origins of the Koehner familyThe surname Koehner was first found in West Prussia, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name originated as a short form of Konrad, an Old German emperor's name. Early History of the Koehner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Koehner research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1554, 1806, 1837, 1842 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Koehner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Koehner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cohen, Cohn, Coehn, Coen, Kohen, Kohn, Koehn, Koehne, Cone, Kone, Koehnle, Coehnle, Coen, Koen, Coene, Koene, Coener, Koener, Coehner and many more. Early Notables of the Koehner familyNotable figures of the period with the name Koehner were members of the Koehn von Jaski family, who distinguished themselves in politics and military services. One Koehn von Jaski, the Lord of Wittichwalde, became the director of regional affairs (Landes-Director) and regional advisor for the district of Mohrungen in 1806, while...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Koehner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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