About Krantz
The surname Krantz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krantz," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or wore wreaths or garlands, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of wreaths. The surname Krantz has variations in spelling, such as Kranz or Kranz, and can be found among German-speaking populations.
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The surname Krantz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krantz 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 Krantz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Krantz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Krantz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.