| ![Show Contents]() Keller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of KellerWhat does the name Keller mean? It was in the Scottish/English Borderlands that the Strathclyde-Briton people first used the ancient name Keller. It was a name for someone who lived in the lands of (Easter and Wester) Keilor in the adjoining parishes of Newtyle and Kettins in Angus. The names are still common in the district. 1 Early Origins of the Keller familyThe surname Keller was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland. "Stephen de Cellar [was] burgess of Roxburgh, 1262. Duncan de Cellario, burgess of Peril 1292 is doubtless Dunkan del Celer, burgess of Perth, who rendered homage in 1296." 1 The MacKellar variant with its various spellings is in "Gaelic Mac Ealair, 'son of Ealair,' the Gaelic form of Latin Hilarius, the name of the bishop of Poitiers, commemorated in the Felire of Oengus at 13 January. " 1 Early History of the Keller familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keller research. Another 517 words (37 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1345, 1372, 1383, 1398, 1436, 1470, 1476, 1488, 1493, 1496, 1500, 1518, 1525, 1528, 1538, 1550, 1553, 1594, 1679, 1685, 1688, 1704, 1797, 1834, 1876, 1880, 1885 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Keller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keller Spelling VariationsScribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Keller has been spelled Keller, Kellar, Keeler, Keilor, Keiler, Keillor, Keiller, Kelour, MacKeller and many more. Early Notables of the Keller familyNotable amongst the family at this time was - Godfrey Keller (d. 1704), musical theorist and harpsichord player, was born in Germany, but settled in London towards the end of the seventeenth century as professor and composer. He died in November...
Keller World RankingIn the United States, the name Keller is the 321st most popular surname with an estimated 84,558 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Keller is ranked the 996th most popular surname with an estimated 5,455 people with that name. 3 And in France, the name Keller is the 520th popular surname with an estimated 8,712 people with that name. 4 Migration of the Keller family to IrelandSome of the Keller family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Keller migration to the United States | + |
The number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them:
Keller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Conrad Keller, who arrived in New York in 1709 5
- Frank Keller, who landed in New York in 1710 5
- Frantz Keller, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 5
- Michael Keller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728 5
- John Keller, who settled in Philadelphia in 1732
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Keller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Helena Keller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 5
- Henerich Keller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 5
- Anna Maria Keller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 5
- Jonas Keller, who landed in New York in 1816 5
- Jacob Keller, who landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1829 5
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Keller Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Ludwiga Keller, aged 8, who arrived in New York, NY in 1900 5
- Cecilia Keller, aged 1, who landed in New York, NY in 1900 5
- Gustave Keller, who landed in Arkansas in 1905 5
- Otto Keller, who arrived in Arkansas in 1906 5
| Keller migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Keller Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Bernard Keller, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Catharina Keller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Magdelena Keller, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Mr. Keller Christian U.E. (b. 1726) born in Athens, Green, New York, USA from Albany, New York, USA who settled in Fredericksburgh [Greater Napanee], Ontario c. 1784 married to Elisabeth Backus they had 8 children, he died in 1790 in Fredericksburgh, 6
- Mr. Keller Frederick U.E. (b. 1760) born in Athens, Green, New York, USA from Albany, New York, USA who settled in Fredericksburgh [Greater Napanee], Ontario c. 1784 he served in the Kings Rangers, was married 4 times having 23 children 6
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Keller Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Lewis Keller, who landed in Canada in 1800
- Frederick Keller was a United Empire Loyalist who settled in Fredericksburgh Township, Ontario
Keller Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Lambert Keller, aged 2, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
| Keller migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Keller Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Miss Mary Keller, (b. 1821), aged 18, Cornish dairymaid travelling aboard the ship "Orient" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 4th April 1839 7
- Godfred Keller, aged 40, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Pauline" 8
| Contemporary Notables of the name Keller (post 1700) | + |
- Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American writer who was both deaf and blind and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Evelyn Fox Keller (1936-2023), American physicist, author, and feminist
- Timothy James "Tim" Keller (1950-2023), American Calvinist pastor, theologian, and Christian apologist
- Joseph B. Keller (1923-2016), American mathematician, co-winner of the 1996/7 Wolf Prize and winner of the 1996 Nemmers Prize
- James E. Keller (1942-2014), American judge, inductee to the University of Kentucky College of Law Hall of Fame in 2005
- Brigadier-General Charles Keller (1868-1949), American Resident Member of Board of Engineers for Rivers & Harbors (1919-1921) 9
- Charles Keller III (b. 1935), prominent American investment banker
- Jack Keller (b. 1937), American musician, composer and producer, best known for writing some memorable theme songs for television, including the theme for 'Bewitched' and he was also a producer on 'The Monkees'
- Hans Keller (1919-1985), Austrian born, American, prominent music critic in Boston
- Andrew J. Keller, American politician, Mayor of Faribault, Minnesota, 1952-54 10
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| Historic Events for the Keller family | + |
Bismarck - Willi Keller (b. 1922), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck (1941) during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he survived the sinking 11
- Paul Keller (1920-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
- Walter Keller (1917-1941), German Maschinenmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 11
- Mr. Paul Daniel Keller, American Moulder Second Class from Michigan, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 12
| Suggested Readings for the name Keller | + |
- Kith and Kin of James and Mary Young by Miriam Young Pack.
- Musgrave to Mosgrave by Glenna James Mosgrave.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- "Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- 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)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_bounty_nsw.pdf
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PAULINE 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Pauline.htm
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 30) Charles Keller. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Keller/Charles/USA.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 27) . 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
- Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html
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