The roots of the distinguished German surname Ketener lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the German word "kette," meaning "chain," and was most likely originally borne by someone who made and sold chains.
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Early Origins of the Ketener family
The surname Ketener was first found in cities near the Czechoslovakian border. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Conrad der Ketner, who lived in the town of Eger in 1340. The young Ketener family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of the region's society.
Early History of the Ketener family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ketener research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1409, 1671, 1722, 1758, 1779, 1793 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Ketener History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Ketener Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kettner, Ketner, Ketener, Kettener and others.
Early Notables of the Ketener family
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ketener Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Ketener family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Feronica Kettner, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1733; Martin Ketner, who immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1752; Franz Kettner, who came to Texas in 1848; Georg Kettner and his wife Marie Birki, who emigrated from Upper Bavaria to Illinois in 1851 with their children, Edward Kettner, who took an oath of allegiance in Philadelphia in 1857.
