Surname Körbl - Meaning and Origin

Körbl: What does the surname Körbl mean?

The last name Körbl is believed to be of German origin, either derived from the German word “Korb”, meaning “basket”, or from the Middle High German word “Korbel”, meaning “bunch”.

In the most commonly accepted derivation of the last name, Körbl was derived from the word “Korb”, with “Körbl” being the diminutive form. It is believed that the family originated as basket makers or vendors. The suffix "-bl" may be an indication that the Körbls were from an area of Germany where regional dialects used this suffix as the diminutive form of the word for “basket”. Consequently, the name could be loosely translated to mean “little baskets”.

Alternately, the surname could have been derived from the Middle High German word “Korbel”, which means “bunch”. It is believed that this variant of the surname relates to individuals who were associated with a convent or church, most likely as someone responsible for the chapel’s altar decorations or fabric supplies.

Given that there may have been more than one origin for the name, it is possible that Körbl is an occupational surname. It very likely relates back to basket makers, or to someone providing supplies or services to local church establishments. In either case, the will of someone with the surname Körbl reveals that the name may have been in use as early as 1572.

Körbl: Where does the name Körbl come from?

The last name Körbl is commonly found in the German-speaking countries of Europe, in particular Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It can also be found further afield among people of German descent, in the United States, Canada and South America.

The name appears to date back to at least the 16th century, when it was found in records in several southern German cities. In England, the name was recorded in the early 17th century in Norwich, indicating that some of those bearing the name had migrated there by that time. In the United States, the name was first recorded in Philadelphia in the late 17th century.

The literal translation of Körbl is "flag," which might suggest the existence of a coat of arms or some other heraldic device associated with the name at one time. However, such is not the case today, and the name is more likely derived from the word Körbel, which means "basket," probably referring to a profession or occupation related to basket-making. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived close to a basket-maker’s workshop.

In modern times, the last name Körbl is not particularly widespread, although it may be found in a few scattered locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is also still common among people of German descent living in the United States and Canada.

Variations of the surname Körbl

Körbl is a German surname of uncertain origin. Variants of this surname include Koeerbel, Koerbel, Koerbley, Koerbl, Koerblein and Koerbley. The most common variant of Körbl is Koeerbel.

The spelling of the surname in various languages has varied over time. In old documents, German names were written in Latin, which rendered the name as Curbellus. Centuries ago, other spellings of the surname included Körbler (which is still used today in some parts of Germany) and Kurbel.

Variations of the same surname are also found in other countries with the spelling Görbel in Czech, Kurbel in Slovenia, and Korce or Korcev in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These all probably arose from the same original source.

Other related surnames include Curbelo in Spain, and Curbelo or Corbel in Portugal. These all probably derived from the same ancestor who migrated from Germany.

In addition, some people may have added their own variations of Körbl either voluntarily or enforced. For example, those with the original spelling of Körbler may have changed it when they emigrated to other countries.

In the United States, the surname Körbl is sometimes found spelled as Koeerble, Koeerbl, Koeerbel, Koerbell, Kürbel, and Korbel. It is also sometimes written as Korb with an extra "e" at the end.

In conclusion, the surname Körbl has many variations in spelling and related surnames. It is possible that all these variations arose from a single ancestor of German origin.

Famous people with the name Körbl

• Péter Körbl: Member of the Hungarian National Assembly for Szeged-Móraváros, and leader of Fidesz’s Szeged regional branch.
• Mikael Körbl: Professional Swedish ice hockey player.
• Roland Körbl: Austrian Olympic fencer.
• Jasmin Körbl: Austrian sprint canoeist.
• Peter Körbl: American professional soccer player.
• Nils Körbl: German contemporary sculptor.
• Michaela Körbl: Austrian former Alpine ski racer.
• Jörg Körbl: German professional soccer player.
• Kurt Körbl: Austrian former javelin thrower.
• Johann Körbl: 19th-century Austrian clockmaker and silversmith.
• Manfred Körbl: Austrian former ice hockey player.
• Uwe Körbl: German former bobsledder.
• Klaus-Dieter Körbl: Founder and director of the Austrian Ballet company, Wiener Tanztheater.
• Anja Körbl: German former long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
• Joachim Körbl: Austrian former alpine ski racer who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics.
• Herbert Körbl: Austrian sprint canoeist who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.
• Reinhard Körbl: Austrian former football goalkeeper who currently serves as assistant coach for the Third Vienna Amateur Division of SV Horn.
• Valentin Körbl: German former football defender who served as assistant manager at SpVgg Unterhaching.
• Robert Körbl: Austrian former football goalkeeper who currently serves as manager of Czech FC Fastav Zlin.
• Arthur Körbl: Austrian former football player who served as manager of FC Admira Wacker Mödling.
• Mirjam Körbl: Austrian pair skater who competed with brother, Lucas.
• Lucas Körbl: Austrian pair skater who competed with sister, Mirjam.

Other surnames

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