About Krainz
The surname Krainz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranc," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the bird, or for someone who worked as a crane operator or in a related occupation. The surname Krainz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Austria and Germany.
The surname Krainz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krainz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Krainz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Krainz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Krainz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.