| ![Show Contents]() Krinn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The distinguished and ancient German surname Krinn is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name is derived from the Middle High German word "krinne," meaning "curled, frizzy"; in this instance, the name would have been initially bestowed as a nickname on someone with curly hair. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the German word "krinne," meaning "grove" or "watercourse." In this case, the progenitor of the name would have been someone who lived by a watercourse. Early Origins of the Krinn familyThe surname Krinn was first found in Bohemia, where it is believed to have first emerged during the Middle Ages. The young Krinn family was instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bohemian society. Early History of the Krinn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krinn research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1396, 1429, 1678, 1702, 1738, 1770, 1773, 1805 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Krinn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Krinn Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krinner, Krinne, Kriner, Kryner, Krynner, Krinn and others. Early Notables of the Krinn familyDuring this early period, notable bearers of the name Krinn included - Roman Krinner (1678-1738), a Benedictine priest from Bavaria
- Ellinger Krinner (1702-1773), a Bavarian monk
- Joseph Krinner (d. 1770), a painter
Migration of the Krinn familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andreas Kryner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1754; as did Valentine Kryner in 1765; Francis Kriner, who arrived in Georgia in 1839; Kiliam Kriner, who applied for naturalization in Ohio in 1848.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Krinn (post 1700) | + |
- T. D. Krinn, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1924 1
- Samuel J. Krinn, American Republican politician, Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1950; Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1950, 1954 1
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