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Early Origins of the Kruppa family

The surname Kruppa was first found in Hamburg, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Heyno Crup (Crupe) of Hamburg (c.1265). Hamburg, first mentioned in 800 A.D., was no larger than a village in Pre-Christian times, but soon expanded to be Germany's oldest and largest seaport, "das Tor zur Welt," the gateway to the world. It received its charter in 1189 from Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, making its harbor over 800 years old. Hamburg became a member of the Hanseatic league in the 13th century, Europe's most powerful trading organization, and members of the family flocked to this commercial center to capitalize on their interests during its expansion.

Early History of the Kruppa family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kruppa research. Another 45 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1812, 1848, 1854, 1886, 1887, 1902, 1907, 1957 and 1968 are included under the topic Early Kruppa History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kruppa Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krupp, Krup, Krupe, Kruppe, Crup, Crupp, Crupe, Cruppe, Krueper, Kruper, Krupen, Kruepen, Cruper, Crueper, Kropp, Krop, Krope, Kroppe, Crop, Cropp, Crope, Croppe, Kroepp, Kroep, Kroupe, Kroeppe, Croepp, Croep, Croepe and many more.

Early Notables of the Kruppa family

Notables of the time included Alfred Krupp (1812-1887), a German metallurgist, who developed a process for making cast steel. The metal foundry in Essen which he had taken over from his father in 1848 was in turn taken over by his...
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United States Kruppa migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kruppa Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Anna Kruppa, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Lina Kruppa, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Woyciech Kruppa, aged 27, who settled in America, in 1896
Kruppa Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mihaly Kruppa, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States from Bat, Hungary, in 1906
  • Anna Kruppa, aged 38, who settled in America from Bat, Hungary, in 1906
  • Janos Kruppa, aged 30, who landed in America from Sz. Tepliez, Hungary, in 1906
  • Paul Kruppa, aged 26, who landed in America from Berlin, Germany, in 1908
  • Peter Kruppa, aged 17, who settled in America from Mezotadany, Hungary, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kruppa (post 1700) +

  • Frank J. Kruppa, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Illinois State Senate 23rd District, 1938 [1]
  • Stefan Kruppa, German producer of over 23 films
  • Jack Kruppa, German film composer
  • Jens Kruppa (b. 1976), German four-time gold, five-time silver and four-time bronze medalist breaststroke swimmer

USS Arizona
  • Mr. Adolph Louis Kruppa, American Seaman First Class from Texas, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [2]


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  2. Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html


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