The Köhler Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Köhler, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Köhler family crest.
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Origin of the Köhler name
Köhler is a German occupational surname for a charcoal burner, from Middle High German koler. Charcoal burners worked in forests making fuel for smelting and smithing. The name is common in central Germany, especially Thuringia, Saxony and Hesse. Emigration also carried it to United States, Switzerland and Austria.
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Köhler name FAQ
What does the Köhler name mean?
Charcoal burner. Common variants include Kohler, Koehler, Köller.
Where does the Köhler surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Austria.
Is there a Köhler coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Köhler crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Köhler coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).