Kuehl

Kuehl is a British surname with German origins. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "kühle," meaning "cool," and may have originated as a nickname for someone with a cool temperament or who lived in a cool area.

The Kuehl surname is not commonly found in British records, suggesting that it likely entered the country through immigration or as a result of intermarriage with individuals of German descent.

Individuals with the surname Kuehl may have ancestral ties to Germany, where the name is more prevalent. Variants of the surname, such as "Kühl" and "Kuehle," are also used in Germany.

Due to the relative rarity of the Kuehl surname in Britain, further research would be necessary to trace specific family histories and connections.

There are approximately 39 people named Kuehl in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kuehl.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Carl
  • Jerome
  • Marcus
  • Thomas

Female

  • Angela
  • Diana
  • Silke

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.