Show ContentsKranzler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Kranzler surname comes from the Old High German "cranz" meaning "garland" or "wreath," and was most likely originally an occupational name for a wreath maker.

Early Origins of the Kranzler family

The surname Kranzler was first found in various parts of the Holy Roman Empire. There is a reference from the year 1308 of Berthold Krantz, who was then serving as "Ratsherr" (councilor) in the city of Strassburg. A Johan Crenzelin is on record in 1288 in Worms and a bearer of Krenzelmacherin is on record in Prague in 1403.

Early History of the Kranzler family

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Kranzler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kranz, Kranze, Krantz, Kranzler, Kranzlbinder, Kranzberg, Kranzle, Krenzel, Krenzle, Kräntz, Kränzler, Kränzle, Kränzel, Kränzl, Crenzelin, Kranzbuhler, Kranzbühler and many more.

Early Notables of the Kranzler family

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United States Kranzler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kranzler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Martin Kranzler, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1856


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