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In Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Keller has been spelled Keller, Kellar, Keeler, Keilor, Keiler, Keillor, Keiller, Kelour, MacKeller and many more.
First found in Angus, where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and clan societies. Among them: Adam Keller arrived in Philadelphia in 1840.
For more information on the last name Keller, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.
Suggested Readings for the name Keller
- Kith and Kin of James and Mary Young by Miriam Young Pack.
- Musgrave to Mosgrave by Glenna James Mosgrave.
- Hans Keller (1919-1985), Austrian born, American, prominent music critic in Boston
- Jack Keller (b. 1937), American musician, composer and producer, best known for writing some memorable theme songs for television, including the theme for 'Bewitched' and he was also a producer on 'The Monkees'
- Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American writer who was both deaf and blind
- Charles Keller III (b. 1935), prominent American investment banker
- Gottfried Keller (1819-1890), Swiss novelist, poet and short-story writer
- Andrew Keller (b. 1925), British, highly regarded research scientist
- Marthe Keller (b. 1945), Swiss actress, internationally popular leading lady of the '60s and '70s
- Hans Gustav Keller (b. 1902), Swiss librarian and historian
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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist
We have researched the Keller family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.
Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...
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Family Crests: Timeline
Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
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Family Crests: Elements
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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate
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Keller Family Crest Products
Anniversary products for the name Keller. Apparel with the family crest for the name Keller. Armorial histories for the name Keller. Ceramics revealing the Keller family crest. Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces. Coat of Arms for the name Keller. Downloads featuring the family crest for the surname Keller. Family Crest for the name Keller. Family Tree displaying the Keller family crest. Hand Painted Plaques emphasing the family crest for the name Keller. Keychains displaying the Keller family crest. Mouse pads displaying the Keller family crest. New Products revealing the family crest for the surname Keller. Packages for the Keller family crest. Plaques and Frames with a Keller coat of arms. Surname Histories for the name Keller. Symbolism proudly displaying the Keller coat of arms. Travel Mugs with a Keller coat of arms. |
The Keller Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Keller 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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