About Kretzmer
The surname Kretzmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze" meaning "crab" or "lobster" and the occupational suffix "-mer" indicating a person who works with or sells a particular item. Therefore, the surname Kretzmer likely originated as an occupational name for someone who was involved in the fishing or selling of crabs or lobsters.
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