About Kretzinger
The surname Kretzinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze," meaning "crab." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical or behavioral resemblance to a crab. The suffix "-inger" indicates a person's association with or origin from a particular place. Therefore, Kretzinger can be interpreted as someone from a place associated with crabs or someone who worked with or caught crabs.
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The surname Kretzinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kretzinger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kretzinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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