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The distinguished and ancient German surname Kriner is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name is derived from the Middle High German word "krinne," meaning "curled, frizzy"; in this instance, the name would have been initially bestowed as a nickname on someone with curly hair. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the German word "krinne," meaning "grove" or "watercourse." In this case, the progenitor of the name would have been someone who lived by a watercourse.
The surname Kriner was first found in Bohemia, where it is believed to have first emerged during the Middle Ages. The young Kriner family was instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bohemian society.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kriner research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1396, 1429, 1678, 1702, 1738, 1770, 1773, 1805 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Kriner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Krinner, Krinne, Kriner, Kryner, Krynner, Krinn and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Kriner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Kriner is the 12,192nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andreas Kryner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1754; as did Valentine Kryner in 1765; Francis Kriner, who arrived in Georgia in 1839; Kiliam Kriner, who applied for naturalization in Ohio in 1848.