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ArchivesDutch surnames CRUIJFF and KRUIJFF
what is the meaning of these dutch surnames.
Could anyone tell me please?
Could anyone tell me please?
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Cruuf or Cruve is an old word meaning 'curl, lock'. So this was a nickname for someone with either curly hair, or a prominent lock of hair.
Theodericus Cruve, Utrecht 1294 is the oldest we know.
Theodericus Cruve, Utrecht 1294 is the oldest we know.
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