Coler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Coler

What does the name Coler mean?

The ancient and distinguished surname Coler is of German origin. The name is derived from the Alemmanic word "Kohler," meaning "charcoal burner," and was most likely originally borne by a practitioner of this occupation.

Early Origins of the Coler family

The surname Coler was first found in Saxony, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of what would become the German nation.

Early History of the Coler family

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Coler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kohler, Koehler, Koler, Kolar, Koller, Kollar, Koeler, Koelar, Koelle, Koeller, Koellar, Koellner, Koelner, Coler, Cohler, Coeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Coler family

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Migration of the Coler family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Georg Kohler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733; Nicholaus Koehler, who settled in Missouri in 1849; Lewis Koehler, who arrived in Indiana in 1852.

Contemporary Notables of the name Coler (post 1700) +

Bird Sim Coler (1867-1941), American politician, the first Comptroller of Greater New York (1897-1901)
Colonel Eugene Seeley Coler (1896-1953), American World War I flying ace who served in the British Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force credited with 16 aerial victories
Nick Coler (b. 1952), English musician, producer, composer and songwriter