Krisler

Krisler is a surname of Germanic provenance, most often encountered as a family name in German-speaking regions and among their descendants. It functions primarily as a surname and does not denote a specific occupation or place in itself.

The exact etymology of Krisler is uncertain; it is commonly treated as a variant of Kreisler, a name that may be linked to Kreis (circle) or to historical occupational nicknames. As with many Germanic surnames, its spelling has varied over time and across regions, leading to several contemporary forms.

In terms of distribution, Krisler appears in records from Germany, Austria, and neighboring areas, as well as in immigrant communities in North America and elsewhere. Variant spellings such as Kreisler, Kriesler, and Kriseler occur in civil registrations and genealogical sources, reflecting historical orthographic shifts.

Notable people bearing the surname Krisler have not been widely documented with dedicated encyclopedic entries. Individuals with the name may be private citizens or recognized in local contexts, often listed under variant spellings in formal records.

See also: Kreisler; Kreisel.