indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Dutch (Anglicized)
Other Forms FormsKrankheid, Cronkite, Cronkright, Conkright, Conkwright, Crankite, Crankhite, Krangheid, Krankeide, Krankeit, Krankel, Kranke, Cronk, Crank, Krank, Crunk, Kronk
Meaning & History
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheid, derived from an abstract noun meaning "weakness", most likely a nickname for a sickly individual.