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

The surname Kahle is a nickname surname; it is derived from a nickname given to the original bearer. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. In this case, the nickname is derived from the German word "kahl," which means "bald."

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Kahl, Kahle, Kahler, Kahlen, Kahlert, Kahlere, Kahll, Kahller, Kal, Kall, Kale, Kaler, Kaller, Cal, Cahl, Cahle, Cahler and many more.

First found in Lusatia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles of Silesia include Nickel Kaler of Glatz (c.1384,) and Frenczel Kaler of Goerlitz (c.1434).


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kahle research. Another 313 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1786, 1792, 1812, 1813, and 1837 are included under the topic Early Kahle History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 29 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kahle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kahle Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Friedrich Kahle arrived in Philadelphia in 1753
  • Adam Kahle, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765
  • Peter Kahle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1767

Kahle Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Heinrich G Kahle, aged 44, landed in Missouri in 1840
  • Frederike Kahle settled in Texas in 1846
  • Carl Kahle, who landed in Texas in 1846
  • Friedericke Kahle, who arrived in Texas in 1846
  • Johann Andreas Gottlob Kahle, who arrived in America in 1854

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  • Brewster Kahle (b. 1960), American computer engineer, internet entrepreneur, activist, and digital librarian
  • Danielle Kahle (b. 1989), American figure skater and US National Champion at the novice level in 2002
  • Manon Kahle (b. 1980), American actress
  • Robert Wayne Kahle (1915-1988), American former Major League Baseball player
  • Alvin Kahle (1909-1986), former American Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
  • Paul Ernst Kahle (1875-1964), German orientalist and scholar
  • Feldwebel Willy Kahle, German World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories
  • Johann Justus Kahle (1668-1731), German organist and composer


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The Kahle Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Kahle 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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