Show ContentsKrul History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Krul family

The surname Krul was first found in Prussia where the family made a considerable contribution to the feudal society which shaped modern Europe. The family branched into several houses, all of which played an important role in the local political conflicts which forged the nation.

Early History of the Krul family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krul research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1609, 1797, 1837 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Krul History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Krul Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.

Early Notables of the Krul family

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Migration of the Krul family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christoph Kroll, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1729. Johan Kroll, who came to America in 1850; Josef Kroll, who arrived in New York city in 1893; and Peter Kroll who settled in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania in 1734..


Contemporary Notables of the name Krul (post 1700) +

  • Raymond J. Krul, American Republican politician, Candidate for Maryland State Senate District 13-F, 1970; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1972 1
  • Leonard Krul, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 6th District, 1974 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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