Surname Körbler - Meaning and Origin

Körbler: What does the surname Körbler mean?

The last name Körbler is of German and Jewish origin and typically means someone who is a basket maker or a seller of baskets. It is believed that the name ultimately derived from the Middle High German word "kürbel" which means basket or tub. In German-speaking regions, a körble was most commonly used in the Middle Ages for collecting and carrying goods or produce.

This surname is likely to have been adopted by a particular family at some time in the past who were engaged in making, selling or trading baskets and other related items. The use of the surname then spread within that particular branch of the family. Over time, the surname would then have been adopted by other families in the same regions, so now it is found all over Germany, Austria and other German-speaking countries.

Outside of the German-speaking world, the surname is also found in France, the Netherlands and North America, as these regions were settled by people from Germany and Austria during colonial times.

Whilst the spelling of Körbler has remained largely consistent over time, other variations have developed. In particular, the deletion or addition of an umlaut is quite common, meaning that the surname is sometimes spelled Korbler or Koerbler.

Körbler: Where does the name Körbler come from?

Körbler is a fairly common German surname originating from the Middle High German word for "cooper". There are several variations of the name, including Körbl, Korbel and Koerbel. It is most commonly found in and around the state of Bavaria in Germany. It is believed to have originated in the region of Upper Franconia in Bavaria, and is still found in this area today, particularly in the towns of Coburg, Bamberg, Hof and Würzburg. The name is also found in Austria, with the easternmost province, Burgenland, having the highest density of Körbler families.

Outside of Central and Western Europe, the surname Körbler can be found around the world, as it is a relatively common name. In North America it is especially common in the United States, particularly in the Midwest, and is also found in Canada. In the United States, the surname is found in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio, with a few other scattered instances in areas with large German populations, such as South Dakota. There are also cases of the surname appearing in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.

The surname Körbler can potentially be found in other parts of the world as well, as it is a relatively common name. It is likely that more members of the Körbler family are out there, even if they don't realise the connection yet.

Variations of the surname Körbler

Körbler is a German surname with some variants and spellings. The most common one is Körber, spelled with an ö instead of an e. It is also known as Kerber, Korber, Körper or Korper. The most likely origin of this name is the German word körper, meaning body. Additionally, it could be derived from a pet form of the German names Georg or Kurbert which are both derived from the name George.

Other variants and spellings of Körbler are Körbler, Korble, Korbl, Korbel and Korb. These spellings and variants are more commonly found in countries like the United States, Canada and Australia due to the immigration of Germans to these countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Körber and its variants are also found in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland, and communities with German speaking people around the world.

The surname Korble is also related to the German surname Körble, which is derived from the old German given name Corbinian or Corbus. This given name is derived from the Middle Latin personal name Corbinus, which comes from the Latin term corvus, meaning raven.

Last but not least, there is a variant of Körble found in the United States of America known as Kurble, a variant spelling of the surname. This variation is believed to be derived from the letter C being replaced with an K, as Kurble is found more in communities of German American immigrants.

Famous people with the name Körbler

• Goran Körbler: Croatian media entrepreneur, television producer, and philanthropist.
• Harald Körbler: former Austrian ski jumper.
• Gustav Körbler: Austrian politician and member of the Austrian People's Party.
• Stephan Körbler: Austrian footballer and coach.
• Rainer Körbler: former German footballer and coach.
• Florian Körbler: Austrian basketball player.
• Andrea Körbler: Austrian female football player.
• Ewald Körbler: Austrian educator and headteacher.
• Matthias Körbler: Austrian organist and composer.
• Michael Körbler: Austrian theatre actor and director.
• Christoph Körbler: Austrian artist, painter, and sculptor.
• Ingrid Körbler: Austrian actress.
• Maria Körbler: Austrian author, artist, and playwright.
• Robert Körbler: Austrian painter.
• Balz Körbler: Swiss author and playwright.
• Walter Körbler: Austrian musician and educator.

Other surnames

Körblein