Krauz Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Krauz is a familiar spelling of the German name Kraus. The family name meaning is “Curly-haired”, the same as for Kraus.

You may also find the name written Krausz. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Spelled with “z” instead of “s”, Krauz shows how the same name was heard and written differently.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Kraus surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Krauz surname pack.