There are
1095
Kretzers in the USA
Kretzer is the
23268th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kretzer

Nohistorical

Kretzer Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Kretzer is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'krezzere', which means 'harp' or 'harpist'. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or played the harp.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Kretzer is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United States, Canada, and other countries with German diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname Kretzer include Kreitzer, Kratzer, Kramer, and Kretzschmar.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about specific migration and immigration patterns of individuals with the surname Kretzer. However, like many German surnames, it is likely that some individuals with this surname migrated to other countries, such as the United States, during periods of German emigration.