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Etymology of Kübler

What does the name Kübler mean?

The Kübler surname is generally thought to come from the Middle High German word "kübel" meaning a "vat," or "barrel." As such it was an occupational name for a cooper, or barrel maker.

Early Origins of the Kübler family

The surname Kübler was first found in Winterthur, Swtzerland, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs.

Early History of the Kübler family

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Kübler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kuebler, Kiebler, Kuebel, Kuebeler, Kubler, Kubeler, Kubele, Kubel, Kubbel, Kubber, Kuber, Kueber, Kiebele, Kobel, Kobeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Kübler family

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Kübler Ranking

In France, the name Kübler is the 6,836th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1


Kübler migration to the United States+



Kübler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hansz Kubler, who arrived in Carolina in 1734 2
  • Jacob Kubler, aged 5, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1735 2
  • Hans Kubler, aged 43, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1735 2
  • Elisabeth Kubler, aged 5, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1735 2
  • Elizabeth Kubler, aged 5, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1735 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Kübler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Konrad Kubler, who arrived in Brazil in 1825 2
  • Nikolaus Kubler, who arrived in Brazil in 1825 2
  • Ferd Kubler, who arrived in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Talisman" 2
  • Gottl Kubler, aged 18, who landed in New York in 1854 2
  • Johann Kubler, who arrived in New York in 1854 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  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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