Find out how popular the first name Kruger has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kruger by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Kruger is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kruger.

The history of the first name Kruger

The name Kruger originated from the Middle Low German word "krūger", which means "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper". It's believed to have first emerged in the 14th century in the northern regions of Germany and the Netherlands, where Low German was widely spoken.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kruger can be found in the records of the city of Bremen, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The name was commonly used among families involved in the tavern or hospitality business during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Kruger gained prominence in the Reformation movement, as one of the early Protestants, Theodor Kruger (1496-1526), was a follower of Martin Luther and played a role in spreading the Reformist teachings.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Kruger became more widely used across northern Europe, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. One notable bearer of the name was Gerhard Kruger (1722-1759), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate copperplate engravings.

In the 19th century, the name Kruger gained global recognition due to the prominence of Paul Kruger (1825-1904), a South African military leader and statesman who served as the President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900.

Another significant figure with the name Kruger was the German philosopher and philosopher of science, Gerhard Kruger (1902-1972), who made important contributions to the fields of epistemology and logic.

Other notable individuals with the name Kruger include Diane Kruger (born 1976), a German-American actress known for her roles in films such as "Troy" and "Inglourious Basterds", and Stephenie Kruger (born 1976), a South African-born Canadian field hockey player who represented Canada at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

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