Köler is a German occupational surname, which means "charcoal burner", from the Middle High German kol "(char)coal".[1][2] Alternative spellings include Köhler, Koeler and Koler. Notable people with the surname include:
- Christoph Köler (1602–1658), German writer
- David Köler (1532–1565), German composer
- Johann Köler (1826–1899), Estonian painter
See also
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edit- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Köler Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 20 January 2016.
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Kohler Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 20 January 2016.