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The Kranich surname is derived from the Middle High German words "kran," or " kron," meaning "crane;" as a name, Kranich most likely evolved from a nickname, perhaps for a tall, thin crane-like person.
The surname Kranich 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kranich research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1618 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Kranich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Krohn, Krohfoth, Kronsbein, Kron, Cron, Krohne, Crohn, Krone Kroene and many more.
Notable figures of the time with the name Kranich were J. Cron, who was recorded in Hamburg in 1297. This is a particularly important record as surnames in German states were in their...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kranich Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernhard Crone, who settled in Quebec in 1778; Benjn Crone, who came to Baltimore in 1828; Francis Kroner, who came to Galveston, TX in 1838; Damien Kroening, who settled in Missouri in 1842.