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The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."
The surname Krolak was first found in Prussia where the family made a considerable contribution to the feudal society which shaped modern Europe. The family branched into several houses, all of which played an important role in the local political conflicts which forged the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krolak research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1609, 1797, 1837 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Krolak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.
Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Krolak 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: Christoph Kroll, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1729. Johan Kroll, who came to America in 1850; Josef Kroll, who arrived in New York city in 1893; and Peter Kroll who settled in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania in 1734..