Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. KRUY-gu [key · IPA] Meaning & History In southern Germany an occupational name for a potter, derived from Middle High German kruoc meaning "jug, pot". See All RelationsRelated Names VariantsKröger, KrugerSame SpellingKrüger (1), Kruger Entry updated February 28, 2019