About Kruit
The surname Kruit is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kruit," meaning "gunpowder" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of gunpowder. The surname Kruit may have been given to individuals who worked in gunpowder mills, as merchants of gunpowder, or even to soldiers who used gunpowder in warfare. Over time, the surname Kruit has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Kruit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kruit 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 Kruit is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kruit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kruit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.