Mahl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Mahl is an occupational name for a painter, or more specifically a painter of stained glass, derived from the Old German "malen", and the Middle High German word "malen" which both meant "to paint."

Early Origins of the Mahl family

The surname Mahl was first found in Wurtemberg and Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Mahler became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Mahl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mahl research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1723 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Mahl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mahl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mahler, Maler, Mahl, Mahle, Male, Mal, Maller, Maehler, Mehler, Mailer, Mayler, Maylor, Mailor and many more.

Early Notables of the Mahl family

Prominent among members of the name Mahl in this period include

Sigmund Mahler

Mahl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mahl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christopher Mahl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
Hans Ludwig Mahl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1

Mahl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frederick Mahl, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1873 1

Citations +

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)