Strahl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Strahl surname comes from the German word "strahl," meaning "arrow."

Early Origins of the Strahl family

The surname Strahl was first found in Goerz, where the name Strahl was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Strahl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strahl research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1366 and 1386 are included under the topic Early Strahl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strahl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strahler, Strahle, Strahlin, Strahling, Strahn, Strall, Strale, Strahlfeld, Stralau, Straelen and many more.

Early Notables of the Strahl family

Notables of the time with the name Strahl included

the Strahl of Goerz

Strahl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Strahl Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Gustaf Strahl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1641 1

Strahl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Philip Strahl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Strahl (post 1700) +

Jennifer Strahl (b. 1976), American research meteorologist
Otho F. Strahl (1831-1864), Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army
Brian Strahl, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at North Carolina State University
Chuck Strahl (b. 1957), Canadian Politician

Citations +

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)