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Early Origins of the Kracker family

The surname Kracker was first found in Bavaria, where the name Kracker was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Kracker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kracker research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1668 is included under the topic Early Kracker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kracker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kracker, Krackers, Krocker, Krock, Krackeres, Krackerr, Kraccker, Krackker, Krackeer, Kraacker, Kraackers, Kraackeres, Krackerrs, Cracker and many more.

Early Notables of the Kracker family

Prominent among members of the name Kracker in this period include

  • the Kracker family of Bavaria


United States Kracker migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kracker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Philip Kracker, who was naturalized in Allegany Co. Maryland in 1843
  • Rosine Kracker, who arrived in New York, NY in 1853

Contemporary Notables of the name Kracker (post 1700) +

  • Uncle Kracker (b. 1974), stage name of Matthew Shafer, an American musician, singer, lyricist, rapper and guitarist
  • Johann Lucas Kracker (1717-1779), Austrian-Czech painter of the late Baroque period


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