| ![Show Contents]() Kronk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Kronk familyThe surname Kronk was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The Krangheit family were notable merchants who traded with the East and West India Companies. The family later branched to the Province of Utrecht. Early History of the Kronk familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kronk research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kronk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kronk Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krangheid, Krankeide, Krankeit, Krankel, Kranke, Cronkite, Crankite, Crankhite, Cronkhite and many more. Early Notables of the Kronk familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kronk Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kronk familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William H. and Samuel D. Cronkhite, who were both recorded in the 1861 Census of Hallowell Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, and Clara L. Cronkrite, who came to Vermont between the years 1852-1934..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kronk (post 1700) | + |
- Gary W. Kronk (b. 1956), American amateur astronomer and writer, awarded the Charles P. Olivier Award, American Meteor Society in 1999, eponym of the asteroid 48300 Kronk
- Martin Anthony Kronk (1900-1976), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1937-44 1
- John A. Kronk, American politician, Representative from Michigan 16th District, 1950 1
- Dave Kronk, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Alger County Democratic Party, 2007 1
- Catherine Finan Kronk, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1952 1
- Paul Kronk (b. 1954), Australian former tennis player from Toowoomba, Queensland
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