Kraut History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The origin of the proud surname Kraut can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which today encompasses the Czech republic. The name is derived from the Upper German word "Kraus," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Kraut family

The surname Kraut was first found in Bohemia, where the name 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 Kraut family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kraut research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1655, 1671, 1710, 1719, 1737, 1756, 1781, 1787, 1792, 1806, 1816, 1832, 1855 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Kraut History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kraut Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krauss, Krausse, Kraus, Krause, Krausser, Krauser, Crauss, Crausse, Craus and many more.

Early Notables of the Kraut family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Kraut included Johann Ulrich Kraus (1655-1719), an early German illustrator, engraver and publisher in Augsburg; Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), who was a painter and...
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Kraut migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kraut Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Jerg Kraut, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1744 1
Jacob Adam Kraut, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Christian Kraut, who landed in America in 1749 1
Peter Kraut, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1

Kraut Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Martin Kraut, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 1
Fried. Kraut, who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Colchis" 1
Fredrick Kraut, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1851 1
John Kraut, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1851 1
Johannes Kraut, who landed in New York, NY in 1852 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kraut (post 1700) +

Sidney Kraut, American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 21st District, 1942 2
Ralph J. Kraut, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1972 2

Historic Events for the Kraut family +

Triangle Waist Company

Miss Anne Kraut (b. 1881), "Lidel", Ukrainian Jewish garment worker who was working at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she survived the fire 3

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (retrieved on 3rd August 2021.) Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire