Kritz Surname HistoryEarly Origins of the Kritz familyThe surname Kritz was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. They were a branch of the royal Strzemie Clan which held a family seat in Crakow in 1460. Early History of the Kritz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kritz research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kritz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kritz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krotz, Krotosz, Krotoss, Krotoz, Krotycz and others. Early Notables of the Kritz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kritz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kritz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Kritz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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