Kruger
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kruger
Kruger is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "krüger" or "kruger," meaning a tavern keeper or innkeeper, from the root "krug" (jug or pitcher).
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Etymology
Kruger is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "krüger" or "kruger," meaning a tavern keeper or innkeeper, from the root "krug" (jug or pitcher). The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and became notably associated with South African history through figures like Paul Kruger, the Boer leader and president of the Transvaal Republic.
Kruger currently ranks #13,187 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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