KRUEGER

Occupational

Meaning

A tavern keeper, innkeeper, or merchant dealing in jugs and pitchers.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'Krüger', related to 'Krug' (jug or pitcher), originally referring to someone who kept a tavern or sold pottery vessels. The '-er' suffix denotes an occupational agent.

About the KRUEGER Surname

An occupational surname indicating a tavern keeper or merchant in medieval Germany. The name is one of the most common German occupational surnames in America.

Distribution

Widespread in Germany and very common in German-American communities throughout the United States.

Notable Bearers

Fred Krueger (fictional character), various notable academics and professionals

People with the KRUEGER Surname

WALTER KRUEGER

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