indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname
Usage German (Americanized), Dutch
Other Forms FormsKreutz, Kreitz, Kritz, De Kreijtz, Kreits
Meaning & History
It may be an Americanized or altered spelling of a German surname, such as Kreutz, Kreitz, or Kritz, all of which are based on the root kreuz meaning "cross" in German. It could also be a variant of De Kreijtz or Kreits, which may also trace back to words for chalk, ridge, or cross.