Show ContentsKonkle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Konkle family

The surname Konkle was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Konkle family

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Konkle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Konklin, Conklin, Conkling and others.

Early Notables of the Konkle family

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United States Konkle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Konkle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Philip Konkle, who arrived in Illinois in 1845
  • Daniel Konkle, who settled in New Orleans in 1848
Konkle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Albert E. Konkle, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Colon" from Cristobal 1
  • Margaret Konkle, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Colon" from Cristobal 1
  • Nolan H. Konkle, aged 27, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Kaiserin Augusta Victoria" from Brest, France 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Konkle (post 1700) +

  • Mrs. Felix R. Konkle, American sponsor of the USS LST-900, an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy during World War II
  • Ormond Konkle, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 1948, 1952 2
  • Jerrett Konkle, Canadian ice hockey player


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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