Adler Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Adler last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Adler last name
Meaning of the Adler last name: eagle. Adler is the German word for "eagle". It often came from a house sign showing an eagle, a common sight on inns and pharmacies, or was a nickname for a proud or sharp-eyed person. The name is found across Germany and Austria and is also a frequent Jewish surname. A curious detail: the eagle was such a popular sign that many German towns still have an inn called the Adler, the place a family may once have lived or worked.
Arms associated with the Adler name
German shields favour bold, simple designs that could be recognised from far away, a style seen in arms used by Adler families.
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Adler name FAQ
What does the Adler name mean?
Eagle. Common variants include Adeler, Adlers, Adelaar.
Where does the Adler surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Adler coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Adler coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).