Kühlers

Köhlers is a German surname of occupational origin. It derives from Köhler, a medieval to early modern profession for a charcoal burner or charcoal producer, from Kohl meaning coal and the agent suffix -er. Historically, those labeled Köhler supplied charcoal for heating, metalworking, and everyday use, and the name spread with German-speaking communities across Europe and into other regions through migration.

The surname has several variants, including Kohler, Koehler, Koeler, and Köhler. In English-language contexts, the diacritic may be dropped, leading to spellings such as Kohler or Koehler. The form Köhlers is the plural or collective form in German, used when referring to multiple individuals bearing the surname, as seen in historical or encyclopedic discussions.

Notable people bearing Köhler or its variant spellings have appeared in a range of fields, including science, industry, politics, and the arts. The name is common enough in Germany and among German-speaking communities, and it remains present in North America and other regions due to migration and diaspora.

See also: Kohler, Koehler, Koeler, and the surname Köhler. These variants reflect shared origins and are commonly encountered in biographical, genealogical, and historical contexts.