The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."
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Early Origins of the Korol family
The surname Korol 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.
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Early History of the Korol family
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Korol Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.
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Early Notables of the Korol family (pre 1700)
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Korol Ranking
In Russia, the name Korol is the 646th most popular surname with an estimated 27,813 people with that name. [1]
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Korol migration to Canada
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Korol Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Dmytro Korol, who arrived in Quebec in 1897
Contemporary Notables of the name Korol (post 1700)
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Anton Korol (1916-1981), Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Petro Konstantynovych Korol (b. 1941), former Ukrainian weightlifter and Olympic champion
Aleksey Korol, Ukrainian soccer forward and coach
Adam Korol (b. 1974), Polish Olympic gold medalist rower