Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. KRUY-gu [key·IPA] Meaning & History In northern Germany an occupational name for a tavern keeper, derived from Middle Low German kroch meaning "tavern". Related NamesDetails VariantsKröger, KrugerSame SpellingKrüger 2, Kruger Categories Barry Lyndon, German words, Virtua Tennis opponent characters