Krausse Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Ask a genealogist about Krausse and the first name they will mention is Krauss. Its meaning, shared with Krauss, is “Curly-haired”.

Krausse and Krauss

Krausse adds “e” to Krauss, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Krüss and Krass.

In the 2010 US Census, 308 Americans gave Krausse as their last name (rank 64,559). Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Krause, Kruse and Kraus.

Heraldry and the Krausse name

Looking for a Krausse coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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