There are
1584
Krenzs in the USA
Krenz is the
17709th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Krenz

ErichHonecker

Erich Honecker was a German politician who served as the General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party and the leader of the German Democratic Republic from 1971 to 1989.

GünterKrenz

Günter Krenz is a former East German footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Carl Zeiss Jena and the East Germany national team.

HeinrichKrenz

Heinrich Krenz was a German writer and journalist known for his works on German folk songs and poems.

BerndKrenz

Bernd Krenz is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Carl Zeiss Jena and the East Germany national team.

PetraKrenz

Petra Krenz is a German former swimmer who competed in the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.

JürgenKrenz

Jürgen Krenz is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters.

MartinKrenz

Martin Krenz is a German footballer who currently plays as a forward for F.C. Hansa Rostock II.

WernerKrenz

Werner Krenz is a former East German footballer who played as a striker for 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig.

DoritKrenz

Dorit Krenz is a retired East German swimmer who won multiple medals at the European Championships and World Championships.

LutzKrenz

Lutz Krenz is a former East German footballer who played as a defender for FC Carl Zeiss Jena and the East Germany national team.

Krenz Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Krenz' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'krenze,' meaning 'border' or 'edge,' and was likely used as a topographic surname to denote someone who lived near a border or edge of a settlement.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Krenz' is predominantly found in Germany, particularly in the northern regions of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg. It is less common in other German-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Krenz' include 'Krantz,' 'Kreutz,' 'Krentz,' 'Krense,' 'Krenzel,' 'Krenzler,' 'Krentzman,' 'Krentzmann,' 'Krenc,' and 'Krinz.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of individuals with the surname 'Krenz' migrating or immigrating to other countries, particularly during periods of political and economic changes in Germany.