Show ContentsStrahle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Strahle surname comes from the German word "strahl," meaning "arrow."

Early Origins of the Strahle family

The surname Strahle was first found in Goerz, where the name Strahle was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Strahle family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strahle research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1366 and 1386 are included under the topic Early Strahle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strahle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strahler, Strahle, Strahlin, Strahling, Strahn, Strall, Strale, Strahlfeld, Stralau, Straelen and many more.

Early Notables of the Strahle family

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United States Strahle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Strahle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gottlieb Strahle, who arrived in Texas in 1845 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Strahle (post 1700) +

  • Leutnant Paul Strähle (1893-1985), German World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories


  1. 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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