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Early Origins of the Goeller family

The surname Goeller was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Goeller family

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Goeller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goll, Gollen, Golen, Göleng, Golfin, Gollenhofer, Goller, Gölles, Golliz, Golling, Gollnhüter, Göllnitz, Gollmitz, Gollut and many more.

Early Notables of the Goeller family

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Migration of the Goeller family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anton Golling, who arrived in America in 1714; Hans Jacob Goller, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1737; Nicolaus Goller, who was naturalized in St. Clair co. Illinois in 1853.


Contemporary Notables of the name Goeller (post 1700) +

  • Charles Goeller (b. 1849), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to New York State Constitutional Convention 9th District, 1894 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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