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Early Origins of the Erler family

The surname Erler was first found in Bavaria, where the name Erlebach was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Erler family

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Erler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Erlebach, Erlbach, Erlbeck, Erlebeck, Erlabeck, Erelbach, Erleck, Erlenbach, Eirsbach, Eirenbach and many more.

Early Notables of the Erler family

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Erler Ranking

the United States, the name Erler is the 18,242nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Erler migration to the United States +



Erler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Andr Erler, who arrived in America in 1751
Erler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Frederick Erler, who settled in New York in 1832
  • Agnes Erler, who settled in Texas in 1846
  • George Erler, who landed in New York in 1847 2
  • Gerh Heinr Erler, who arrived in America in 1849 2
  • Wilh Erler, who landed in America in 1854 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Erler (post 1700) +

  • Martin Erler (1920-2014), German philatelist
  • Dietmar Erler (b. 1947), retired German football player
  • Fritz Erler (1868-1940), German painter, graphic designer and scenic designer
  • David Erler (b. 1981), German countertenor
  • Dieter Erler (1939-1998), German footballer who played from 1957 to 1972, member of the East Germany National Team (1959-1968)
  • Michaela Erler (b. 1965), German handball player at the 1992 Summer Olympics


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. 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)


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