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Krüger 1

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. KRUY-gu
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Meaning & History

In northern Germany an occupational name for a tavern keeper, derived from Middle Low German kroch meaning "tavern".

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VariantsKröger, Kruger
Same SpellingKrüger 2, Kruger

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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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