Keerl (name)

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Keerl is a proper name that originated before the introduction of a uniform German spelling by the Duden. Keerl is synonymous to use Kerl , Kerrl , Kerll and is derived from Karl . Knights used this phrase as a name in the past. It has been equated with strength and power.

family name

The Keerl family comes from Marktsteft , Lower Franconia , Bavaria . It has a long family history that has been explored until the beginning of the 16th century. The family coat of arms has been handed down from the 18th century and can still be found today in two old tombstones in the cemetery wall of Marktsteft. It is still run by family members today and is registered in the German coat of arms .