Surname Krumfuss - Meaning and Origin

Krumfuss: What does the surname Krumfuss mean?

The last name Krumfuss is a German surname, likely originating in the medieval period. It is believed to originate from a nickname for someone with a hook-shaped nose or chin. The surname Krumfuss is derived from the German words “krumpf” which means “hook,” and “fuss” which means “foot.”

In its early form, the name was first found in Lower Saxony in the 14th century. The name was found in records as Krumfuss, Krumphus, Krumpfuß, Krumfuß, and Khrumphus. As the name spread, its spelling may have been altered by language and region.

Throughout the centuries, the Krumfuss surname was held by many different classes of society, ranging from farming and working to the nobility and royalty. During the 1700s and 1800s, many families bearing the Krumfuss name were found in Prussia, a Protestant region of Germany. Following the years of war and religious strife in Prussia, many Krumfuss families, along with other Protestants from Prussia, sought out new homes, settling in other lands.

Today, the Krumfuss surname is found around the world. Its members still honor their original roots, with many bearing the Krumfuss surname following their family traditions.

Krumfuss: Where does the name Krumfuss come from?

The surname Krumfuss is most commonly seen today in Germany, Austria and other German-speaking nations. It is an occupational surname, derived from the German word krumm ("crooked") and Fuß ("foot"), making it roughly translated the "crooked footed" surname. This likely originates from a heredity deformation of the foot where some individuals had a crooked foot. There were also people that earned the surname Krumfuss through their craftsmanship, as the name was often used for metalworkers.

There are people of the surname Krumfuss elsewhere in the world, most notably in North America and the United Kingdom. Immigrants mainly from German and Austrian backgrounds likely brought the name with them to North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The United Kingdom also likely saw a surge of people with the surname Krumfuss due to post-World War II migration.

In the modern age the name/surname is still used occasionally for those with an ancestor bearing the name, with the most recent examples being in the year 2015 when a US Army private with the surname Krumfuss was recognized at an awards ceremony.

Variations of the surname Krumfuss

The surname Krumfuss is of German origin and is primarily found in regions of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It is also found in countries outside of Europe such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Variations of the name Krumfuss include Krumpfuss, Krumphuss, Krumpuss, Krumfoes, and Krumphoes. Spellings from other languages also exist such as Krummfuss and Krummfus.

Surnames of similar origin include Krummich, Krumbein, Krumney, and Krumbach. These names are all of German/Old German origin and have similar meaning and spelling to Krumfuss.

In the United States, Krumfuss is sometimes changed to Krumpf because of its American pronunciation. Other variations include Krumf, Krumpfus, and Krumfuz.

The Krumfuss surname is also sometimes lengthened to cover a longer lineage and/or lineage mix of Krumfuss, Krumbein, and other surnames, such as Krumfussy or Krumfussner.

In some cases, the last name Krumfuss has been Americanized to Crumbaugh, Kramer, and Kramer-Fusz.

In Australia, the Krumfuss name is commonly changed to Krempp or Kramfuss.

In Poland, the Krumfuss surname has been changed to Kramfus. Other variations of this surname in Poland include Kramf and Kramfuss.

In Romania, the Krumfuss surname has been changed to Kramfusz.

In Czech Republic, the Krumfuss name is mainly changed to Kramfus. Alternative spellings include Kramfous and Kramfousková.

Famous people with the name Krumfuss

• Henry Krumfuss (1882-1963) was an American electrical engineer and inventor.
• Paul Krumfuss (1906-1976) was an American photographer and cinematographer.
• Alice Krumfuss (born 1936) is a former American ballet dancer.
• Adam Krumfuss (born 1972) is an American film producer.
• Tanya Krumfuss (born 1971) is an American actress.
• Peter Krumfuss (born 1946) is an American musician and composer.
• Frank Krumfuss (1885-1970) was a German politician.
• Julia Krumfuss (born 1964) is an American voice actress.
• Hans Krumfuss (1882-1962) was a German athlete.
• Frederick Krumfuss (1877-1947) was a German-American short story writer.
• Elizabeth Krumfuss (born 1957) is an American artist.
• Brian Krumfuss (born 2003) is an American actor.
• Joseph Krumfuss (1902-1980) was an American actor and theatre director.
• Cindy Krumfuss (born 1976) is an American painter and sculptor.
• Sharon Krumfuss (born 1950) is an American historian and author.

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