Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
KRAUS
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| Origin | of German origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
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The name is derived from the German adjective kraus meaning ‘curly-haired’ and refers to a characteristic feature. Variants: Krause, Krauz. |