Koechlin

Koechlin is a surname of Alsatian origin, used in France and other parts of Europe. Variant spellings include Köchlin, and the name is historically associated with the Alsace region, reflecting the area’s mixed French-German cultural heritage.

Notable people with the surname include Charles Koechlin, a French composer and teacher active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Koechlin’s work spans orchestral, chamber, and choral music, and he is also known for writings on composition and music theory.

The surname is relatively uncommon outside Europe and is often linked to families with roots in the Alsace region and their descendants.