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Krüger (2)

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

In southern Germany an occupational name for a potter, derived from Middle High German kruoc meaning "jug, pot".
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VariantsKröger, Kruger
Same SpellingKrüger (1), Kruger
Entry updated February 28, 2019
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