Krohne Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

The Krohne surname is derived from the Middle High German words "kran," or " kron," meaning "crane;" as a name, Krohne most likely evolved from a nickname, perhaps for a tall, thin crane-like person.

Early Origins of the Krohne family

The surname Krohne was first found in Prussia, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region.

Early History of the Krohne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krohne research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1618 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Krohne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Krohne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krohn, Krohfoth, Kronsbein, Kron, Cron, Krohne, Crohn, Krone Kroene and many more.

Early Notables of the Krohne family

Notable figures of the time with the name Krohne were J. Cron, who was recorded in Hamburg in 1297. This is a particularly important record as surnames in German states were in their...
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Krohne migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Krohne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heinrich Krohne, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Krohne (post 1700) +

Rudolf Krohne, German politician, acting Ministers of Economics (1925-1926)

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)