Kress

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Kress 1
Revisions not set
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German

Meaning & History

From Middle High German kresse "gudgeon", hence probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way or an occupational name for a fisherman.
Added 7/18/2014 by Fanny
Edited 7/22/2014 by Fanny

Kress 2
not set
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German

Meaning & History

From Old High German krassig, gratag "greedy".
Added 7/18/2014 by Fanny

Kress 3
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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage German

Meaning & History

From a much altered pet form of the personal name Erasmus.
Added 7/18/2014 by Fanny