| ![Show Contents]() Kuehne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Kuehne is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Kuehne is derived from the Old German name Conrad, which is composed of the elements "kuoni," meaning "daring" or "brave," and "rad," meaning "counsel." Early Origins of the Kuehne familyThe surname Kuehne was first found in Austria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Kuehne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuehne research. Another 240 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1540, 1645, 1687, 1700, 1726, 1748, 1770, 1775, 1806, 1849 and 1857 are included under the topic Early Kuehne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kuehne Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Kuehne include Kuhn, Kuehn, Kuehne, Kuehnel, Cuhn, Cuehn, Cuehne and many more. Early Notables of the Kuehne familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Kuehne were - August Kuehnel (1645-c...
- Ferdinand Gustav Kuehne (1806-88) was a writer, best known for his novels and essays...
 Kuehne migration to the United States | + |
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Kuehne were
Kuehne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Otto Kuehne, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1879
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- Elke Etha Kuehne (1945-1988), German Flight Attendant from Hanover, Germany, who flew aboard the Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit, known as the Lockerbie bombing in 1988 and died 1
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Kuehne migration to the United States 
