The Crantz Last Name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Kranz surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

The meaning behind Crantz

Crantz? Think of it as Kranz with a different pen. At root, the name means “Someone from a house with a wreath sign, or a garland maker”.

Crantz is listed among the recognised spellings of Kranz. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Cranz and Krantz.

Want more than a summary? See the Crantz family name pack.