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Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsCrouwel, Krauwel

Meaning & History

From Middle Dutch crauwel meaning "trident, hook, claw", an occupational name for someone who used such a tool, or habitational name for someone who lived near a landmark depicting it.
Added 9/8/2024 by jocatchi