Show ContentsKrenn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Krenn family

The surname Krenn 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 Krenn family

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Krenn 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 Krenn family

Notable figures of the time with the name Krenn 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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Migration of the Krenn family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernhard Crone, who settled in Quebec in 1778; Benjn Crone, who came to Baltimore in 1828; Francis Kroner, who came to Galveston, TX in 1838; Damien Kroening, who settled in Missouri in 1842.


Contemporary Notables of the name Krenn (post 1700) +

  • Theodore Krenn, American politician, Mayor of Madison Heights, Michigan, 1960-61 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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