Show ContentsKallenborn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Kallenborn surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of several place names such as from Kallenberg in Westphalia, Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg, or from Kalenborn in the Rhineland. These place names are derived from the word "kalle," meaning "muddy water," and "berg," meaning a "mountain" or "hill."

Early Origins of the Kallenborn family

The surname Kallenborn was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Kalenberg became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Kallenborn family

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Kallenborn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kalenberg, Kalenbberg, Kallenberg, Kalenburg, Kalenburgs, Kalenbergs, Kalennberg, Kalennburg, Kallenburges, Karlenberg, Calenberg, Carlingberg, Calingburg, Galenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Kallenborn family

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United States Kallenborn migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kallenborn Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Anna Kallenborn, aged 29, originally from Limbach, Germany, arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Kroonland" from Antwerp, Belgium 1
  • Katharina Kallenborn, aged 32, originally from Limbach, Germany, arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Kroonland" from Antwerp, Belgium 1
  • Claus Kallenborn, aged 34, originally from Eideluigen, Luxenburg, arrived in New York in 1910 aboard the ship "Kronprinz Frederich Wilhelm" from Cherbourg, France 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Kallenborn (post 1700) +

  • Helmut Kallenborn, German driver at the 1981 European Formula Two Championship
  • J. Kallenborn, English craftsman of Germanic descent, founder of J. Kallenborn & Sons of Stanhope Street, London, furniture manufacturers in the early 20th century


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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