Show ContentsCrone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Crone family

The surname Crone 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 Crone family

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

Crone 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 Crone family

Notable figures of the time with the name Crone 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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Crone Ranking

In the United States, the name Crone is the 8,843rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Crone migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Crone Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Jellian Crone, who landed in Virginia in 1658 2
  • Tho Crone, who landed in Virginia in 1662 2
  • William Crone, who arrived in Virginia in 1662 2
  • George Crone, who arrived in Maryland in 1676 2
Crone Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Lorentz Crone, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741 2
  • Fredk Crone, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
  • John Crone, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1763 2
  • August Crone, who settled in New England in 1772
  • William Crone who settled in Annapolis, Maryland in 1773
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Crone Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Crone, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 2
  • Benjamin Crone, who settled in Baltimore in 1828
  • Julie Crone, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 2
  • Frederick Crone, who landed in Mississippi in 1844 2

Canada Crone migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Crone Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • William Crone, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Bernhard Crone, who settled in Quebec in 1778

New Zealand Crone migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Crone Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • J. Crone, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Storm Cloud" arriving in Bluff, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1862 3
  • James Crone, aged 32, a labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Eveline" in 1865 4
  • Mary Ann Crone, aged 22, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Eveline" in 1865 4
  • Mr. James Crone, South African settler travelling from Cape Town aboard the ship "Eveline" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 22nd January 1865 5
  • Mrs. Mary Ann Crone, South African settler travelling from Cape Town aboard the ship "Eveline" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 22nd January 1865 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Crone (post 1700) +

  • Barbara Penny Crone, American television reporter, personality, and real estate broker
  • Marcia Ann Cain Crone (b. 1952), American lawyer and jurist, Judge on United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (2003-)
  • Patricia Crone (1945-2015), Danish-born, American author, scholar, orientalist, and historian
  • Michael R. La Crone, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 10th District, 1986 6
  • Philipp Crone (b. 1977), German former field hockey player who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics
  • Erik Crone (1919-1945), member of the Danish resistance executed by the Germans; his name is listed on a memorial plaque at the Frue Plads gate of the University of Copenhagen
  • Robert Crone (d. 1779), Irish landscape-painter, a native of Dublin, was educated there under Robert Hunter, a portrait-painter 7
  • Tan Crone (1930-2009), noted Dutch classical pianist
  • Robert "Bob" Crone (1870-1943), Irish football player and coach
  • William "Billy" Crone (1863-1944), Irish footballer who played for Distillery and Ireland during the 1880s and 1890s
  • ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


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  7. Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 30 June 2020


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