Kellerman

Occupational

Meaning

A person who operates or works in a cellar or wine vault.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Keller' (cellar) combined with the agent suffix '-man' (man/person). The name originally denoted someone employed in wine production or storage.

About the Kellerman Surname

Kellerman is an occupational surname indicating work in wine cellars or storage facilities. It became established in German-speaking regions and was adopted by Jewish families in Central Europe.

Distribution

Common in Germany, Austria, and among Jewish communities in Central Europe.

Notable Bearers

Annette Kellerman (Australian swimmer)

People with the Kellerman Surname

E. Karl Kellerman