| ![Show Contents]() Kuehl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Like many surnames, the name Kuehl is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name. Early Origins of the Kuehl familyThe surname Kuehl was first found in Germany, where the name Kuehl came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Like many surnames, the name Kuehl is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name. Early History of the Kuehl familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuehl research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1651 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Kuehl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kuehl Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kuhl, Kuhle, Kuhlen, Kuhlemann, Kuhlmann, Kulemann, Kule and many more. Early Notables of the Kuehl familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kuehl Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kuehl RankingIn the United States, the name Kuehl is the 8,914th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Kuehl migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kuehl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johann Kuehl, who arrived in America in 1742 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kuehl (post 1700) | + |
- Sheila James Kuehl (b. 1941), American politician and former child actress
- Robert Kuehl Goen (b. 1954), American game show emcee
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Kuehl migration to the United States 
