Cron History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Cron family

The surname Cron 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 Cron family

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Cron 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 Cron family

Notable figures of the time with the name Cron were

J. Cron, who was recorded in Hamburg in 1297. This is a particularly important record as surnames in German states were in their infancy at this time. In the 13th century, they would have only been he...

Cron Ranking

In the United States, the name Cron is the 12,242^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Cron is ranked the 5,141^st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Cron migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cron Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Martin Cron, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 3
Simon Jakob Cron, aged 48, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1741 3
Anna Christina Cron, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1741 3
Anna Margarethe Cron, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1741 3
Anna Maria Cron, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1741 3
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Cron Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Cron, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 3
W Cron, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
Peter Johan Matthisson Cron, aged 34, who landed in America in 1852 3
Sven Cron, aged 24, who landed in America in 1854 3
Sven Carlsson Cron, aged 24, who arrived in America in 1854 3
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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)