Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Kraus is a German-language surname, meaning 'curly'. In addition to German-speaking countries, the surname is commonly found in the United States, Israel, and the Czech Republic. Notable people with the surname include:
Kraus is a German-language surname, meaning 'curly'. In addition to German-speaking countries, the surname is commonly found in the United States, Israel, and the Czech Republic. Notable people with the surname include:
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
Root element "Kraus" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Kraus is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 3.
Kraus is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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