Kellner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Kellner

What does the name Kellner mean?

The name Kellner is derived from the Middle High German word "kellaere" which referred to a "cellarer," that is, an administrator and manager of revenues of an estate. As such, the name was no doubt originally occupational.

Early Origins of the Kellner family

The surname Kellner was first found in Swabia, 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. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Herman der Kelner (Keller) of Rottweil, Wuerttemberg, in 1314.

Early History of the Kellner family

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Kellner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kellner,Keller and others.

Early Notables of the Kellner family

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Kellner Ranking

In the United States, the name Kellner is the 7,324^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Kellner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kellner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Peter Kellner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
Hans Gerog and Hans Jacob Kellner together arrived in Philadelphia in 1752
Hans Georg Kellner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
Hans Jacob Kellner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2

Kellner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Geo Kellner, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1802 2
Juan Jose Kellner, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 2
Julius Kellner, (Justus), agfed 25, who landed in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Arminius", he died in 1851 2
Justus Kellner, (Kellnes), aged 22, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Armenius"
Peter Kellner, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kellner (post 1700) +

James Charles Kellner (1947-2024), American television executive, founding president of Fox Broadcasting and founded The WB network, Chairman and CEO of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc
Jamie Kellner (1946-2024), American television executive, former chairman and chief executive officer of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc
Lawrence W. "Larry" Kellner (b. 1959), American former CEO of Continental Airlines
Walter Joseph "Walt" Kellner (1929-2006), American Major League Baseball relief pitcher
Catherine Kellner (b. 1970), American character actress from Manhattan
Micah Z. Kellner (b. 1978), American Democratic Party politician from the state of New York 3
Alexander Raymond Kellner (1924-1996), American Major League Baseball starting pitcher
Daniel "Dan" Kellner (b. 1976), American two-time gold and silver medalist foil fencer
Leon B. Kellner, American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, 1985-88 4
Ernest Kellner, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1960 4
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Kellner family +

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Werner Kellner (1920-1941), German Maschinenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2012, December 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details