Kroening History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

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

Early Origins of the Kroening family

The surname Kroening 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 Kroening family

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

Kroening 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 Kroening family

Notable figures of the time with the name Kroening 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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Kroening migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kroening Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Damien Kroening, who settled in Missouri in 1842
Damien Kroening, aged 23, who arrived in Missouri in 1842 1
Johann Kroening, who settled in Illinois in 1892

Contemporary Notables of the name Kroening (post 1700) +

Carl W. Kroening (b. 1928), American former politician, Member of the Minnesota State Senate (1981-1996), Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1975-1989)

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)