There are
476
Kraais in the USAKraai is the
45026th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Kraai
JohnKraai
John Kraai was a Dutch artist known for his realistic landscape paintings.PeterKraai
Peter Kraai is a professional javelin thrower who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.JanKraai
Jan Kraai was a Dutch historian and author known for his research on medieval European history.AnnieKraai
Annie Kraai was a Dutch actress who appeared in several popular Dutch films and television shows.HendrikKraai
Hendrik Kraai was a South African rugby player who played for the national team in the 1960s.GerritKraai
Gerrit Kraai was a Dutch politician who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament in the 1980s.WillemKraai
Willem Kraai is a Dutch chess grandmaster who has won multiple national and international chess tournaments.MaartenKraai
Maarten Kraai is a Dutch journalist and writer known for his investigative reporting on political corruption.EvaKraai
Eva Kraai is a Dutch fashion designer who has showcased her collections at international fashion weeks.DavidKraai
David Kraai is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his blend of country and folk music.Kraai Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Kraai' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word 'kraai', which means 'crow' or 'raven'. The name may have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who resembled a crow or worked with crows.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kraai' is most commonly found in the Netherlands. It is also found in other Dutch-speaking regions, such as Belgium and Suriname.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kraai' include 'Kraaij', 'Kraay', 'Kraayeveld', 'Kraayenbrink', 'Kraail', 'Kraaila', 'Kraads', 'Kraag', 'Kraagg', and 'Kraaigem'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Kraai', particularly from the Netherlands to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.