Krayenbuhl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Switzerland

Etymology of Krayenbuhl

What does the name Krayenbuhl mean?

The Krayenbuhl name was taken as a surname from a place name derived from the German word "Kraehen," meaning "crow" and "buehl" meaning "hill." There were probably several place names based on these words, including Kräyenbühl in the parish of Groshochstetten, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.

Early Origins of the Krayenbuhl family

The surname Krayenbuhl was first found in the Lucerne region of Switzerland where records show the Kreyenbuhl, Kraehenbuehl families since the 14th century.

Early History of the Krayenbuhl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krayenbuhl research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1671 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Krayenbuhl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Krayenbuhl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krähenbuhl, Kraehenbuhl, Kraehenbuehl, Krayenbuhl, Kreienbuhl, Kreyenbuhl, Kreyenbuel, Crayenbuhl, Creyenbuhl, Grenhenbuhl, Krahbuhl, Kraibil, Kraibill, Kraybil, Kraybill, Kraibuhl, Crabil, Crabill, Craybil, Craybill, Grabble, Grabil, Grabill, Kraybil and many more.

Early Notables of the Krayenbuhl family

More information is included under the topic Early Krayenbuhl Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Krayenbuhl family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Krahenbuhl, who settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania sometime between 1710 and 1711; Peter, Mich, and Jakob Krahenbuhl, Palatine emigrants to America in 1731.