KELLER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Keller

Keller is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English word "cwellere," meaning executioner or killer. The name is believed to have been originally used as an occupational surname for someone who carried out these roles. The surname Keller has a Germanic origin and is also commonly found in German-speaking regions.

Throughout history, individuals with the surname Keller have been part of various sectors and professions, such as agriculture, craftsmanship, and trade. The Keller family name has been documented in records from medieval times, and the surname has spread across regions within the United Kingdom and beyond, due to migration and settlement patterns.

The Keller surname has been adapted and anglicised over time, with variations such as Kellar, Keler, and Kellor being used. Today, individuals with the surname Keller can be found in various parts of the world, perpetuating the legacy of this historic name.

There are approximately 1,306 people named Keller in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,994th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Keller.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
Ian
John
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Peter
Philip
Robert
Thomas

Female

Anna
Anne
Barbara
Catherine
Elizabeth
Jacqueline
Joanne
Louise
Nicola
Rachel
Sheila
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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