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Like many surnames, the name Kuhle 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.
The surname Kuhle was first found in Germany, where the name Kuhle 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 Kuhle 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuhle research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1651 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Kuhle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kuhl, Kuhle, Kuhlen, Kuhlemann, Kuhlmann, Kulemann, Kule and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Kuhle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.