Kieler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Scotland

Etymology of Kieler

What does the name Kieler mean?

Although the early records of this surname come from Southern Germany, the name itself is thought to come from the place name Kiel in Holstein, a former duchy in northern Germany.

Early Origins of the Kieler family

The surname Kieler was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. There are record of bearers of von Kile and Kileman in Lübeck in the year 1300. There was one family originally seated at Kielmanseck in Wurtemburg where they were confirmed as nobles in 1578.

Early History of the Kieler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kieler research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1636, 1639, 1641, 1652, 1679, 1686 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Kieler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kieler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kiel, Kiehl, Kehl, Kieler, Kiehler, Kyler, Kielman, Kielmann, Kiehle, von Kiel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kieler family

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Kieler migration to the United States +

Kieler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Baslion Kieler, who settled in South Carolina in 1752

Kieler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Cor. Kieler aged 29, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"