Name Cronkhite
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Dutch (Anglicized)
Other Forms FormsKrankheid, Cronkite, Cronkright, Conkright, Conkwright, Crankite, Crankhite, Krangheid, Krankeide, Krankeit, Krankel, Kranke, Cronk, Crank, Krank, Crunk, Kronk
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Meaning & History
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheid, derived from an abstract noun meaning "weakness", most likely a nickname for a sickly individual.