Krause Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Krause name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Krause coat of arms.
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Origin of the Krause name
Krause is a German nickname for a person with curly hair, from Middle High German krus, "curly, frizzy". It is especially common in northern and eastern Germany, including the former Prussian provinces of Silesia and Pomerania, and is among the more frequent German surnames.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Krause name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Krause name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Poland and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Krause name FAQ
What does the Krause name mean?
Curly-haired. Common variants include Kraus, Krauss, Kruse.
Where does the Krause surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Canada.
Is there a Krause coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Krause crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Krause coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).