Krenz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Krenz surname comes from the Old High German "cranz" meaning "garland" or "wreath," and was most likely originally an occupational name for a wreath maker.

Early Origins of the Krenz family

The surname Krenz was first found in various parts of the Holy Roman Empire. There is a reference from the year 1308 of Berthold Krantz, who was then serving as "Ratsherr" (councilor) in the city of Strassburg. A Johan Crenzelin is on record in 1288 in Worms and a bearer of Krenzelmacherin is on record in Prague in 1403.

Early History of the Krenz family

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Krenz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kranz, Kranze, Krantz, Kranzler, Kranzlbinder, Kranzberg, Kranzle, Krenzel, Krenzle, Kräntz, Kränzler, Kränzle, Kränzel, Kränzl, Crenzelin, Kranzbuhler, Kranzbühler and many more.

Early Notables of the Krenz family

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Krenz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Krenz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bertha Krenz, aged 26, who settled in America, in 1892

Krenz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emma Krenz, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Lindonwerder, Germany, in 1907
Gertrud Krenz, aged 21, who landed in America from Radebeul, Germany, in 1909
Christian Krenz, aged 17, who landed in America from Zarainencz, Russia, in 1909
Anna Krenz, aged 29, who landed in America from Kolmar, Germany, in 1911
Antal Krenz, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Szecten, Hungary, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Krenz (post 1700) +

Egon Krenz (b. 1937), former politician from East Germany
Jan Krenz (1926-2020), Polish composer and orchestra conductor
Katarzyna Krenz (b. 1953), Polish writer, poet and painter
Jacek Krenz (b. 1948), Polish academic architect and painter