Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. /ˈkʁyː.ɡɐ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History In southern Germany an occupational name for a potter, derived from Middle High German kruoc meaning "jug, pot". Related NamesDetails RootkruogVariantsKröger, KrugerSame SpellingKrüger 1, Kruger Categories German words, tools