The Keller Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Keller, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Keller family crest.
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Origin of the Keller name
Keller is a German occupational name for the cellarer, the steward who kept the wine and food stores of a monastery or manor, from Middle High German kellære, Latin cellarius. The surname is especially common in southern Germany, Switzerland and Alsace, and among German Americans.
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This overview covers the Keller name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, the United States and Austria; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Keller name FAQ
What does the Keller name mean?
Cellarer, steward of stores. Common variants include Kellner, Kellermann, Keler.
Where does the Keller surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Switzerland, the United States and Austria.
Is there a Keller coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Keller crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Keller coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).