Origins Available: German,
Swiss
The German state of
Saxony, where the distinguished surname Kruegg arose, is renowned for both its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era,
Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of
Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the
Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Early Origins of the Kruegg family
The surname Kruegg was first found in
Saxony, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society.
Early History of the Kruegg family
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Kruegg Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Krueger, Kruger, Krüger, Krugger, Cruger, Crugger, Crueger, Kruge, Cruge, Kruege, Krug, Krueg, Krugg, Crug, Crueg, Crugg, Krugler, Kruegler, Krugel, Kruegel, Kruegeli, Krugeli and many more.
Early Notables of the Kruegg family (pre 1700)
Prominent bearers of the family name Kruegg at this time were Peter Krüger or Peter Crüger (1580-1639), German mathematician, astronomer and polymath; Johann Crüger (1598-1662), a German composer of well-known hymns; Bartholomaeus Krueger, a 16th century...
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Migration of the Kruegg family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Krueger (1776), who came to America in 1776. Vasper Kruger settled in Maryland in 1761; Bernhard Kruger arrived in Philadelphia in 1809; and Heinrich Kruger settled in New York State in 1890. Johan Conrad Krugele came to Philadelphia in 1751.