Kuhlman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Like many surnames, the name Kuhlman is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name.

Early Origins of the Kuhlman family

The surname Kuhlman was first found in Germany, where the name Kuhlman came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Like many surnames, the name Kuhlman is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name.

Early History of the Kuhlman family

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Kuhlman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kuhl, Kuhle, Kuhlen, Kuhlemann, Kuhlmann, Kulemann, Kule and many more.

Early Notables of the Kuhlman family

Notables of the time with the name Kuhlman included

Quirinus Kuhlmann (1651-1689), German Baroque poet and mystic

Kuhlman Ranking

In the United States, the name Kuhlman is the 7,478^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. [1]

Kuhlman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kuhlman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Frederick Kuhlman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 [2]
Francis Kuhlman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1770 [2]
Jacob Kuhlman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1771 [2]

Kuhlman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bernhard Kuhlman, who settled in Baltimore in 1833
John Kuhlman, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 [2]
Ditrich Kuhlman, aged 58, who landed in America from Norwood, in 1892
Marie Kuhlman, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1893

Kuhlman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Richard Kuhlman, aged 22, who landed in America from Hoseter, in 1903
Carl J. Kuhlman, aged 4, who immigrated to America from Crossmaglen, in 1904
Friedrich Kuhlman, aged 9, who landed in America from Brussels, Belgium, in 1907
Louise Kuhlman, aged 51, who settled in America from Brussels, Belgium, in 1907
Magdalena Kuhlman, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Brussels, Belgium, in 1907
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kuhlman (post 1700) +

Evan Kuhlman, American author of children's novels
Adam Kuhlman, American animation director, best known for directing episodes of King of the Hill and Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Gustav C. Kuhlman (1859-1915), founder of G. C. Kuhlman Car Company, American manufacturer of streetcars and interurbans
Joseph Raymond "Ray" Kuhlman (1919-2003), American pilot and businessman
Katheryn Kuhlman (1907-1976), American Christian spiritual healer and miracle-worker
Carolina Kuhlman (1778-1866), known by her stage names Carolina Deland and Carolina Abergsson, a Swedish stage actress, the leading lady on the Swedish stage during the Napoleon era

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)