Király History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Király

What does the name Király mean?

The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Király family

The surname Király 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.

Early History of the Király family

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Király Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.

Early Notables of the Király family

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Migration of the Király family

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..

Contemporary Notables of the name Király (post 1700) +

Viktor Király (b. 1984), Hungarian–American pop singer
Don Kiraly (b. 1953), American linguist
Charles Kiraly, American volleyball player
Zoltán Király (b. 1948), Hungarian journalist, educator, and politician
Pál Király (1896-1969), Hungarianlong-distance runner
Pál Király (1880-1965), Hungarian engineer and weapons designer
Gábor Király (b. 1976), Hungarian footballer
Ede Király (1926-2009), Hungarian figure skater
Hajnalka Kiraly Picot (b. 1971), French gold and bronze medalist fencer