Krol

Krol is a British surname of Polish origin, derived from the Polish and Sorbian word "król," meaning "king." The surname is believed to have been bestowed as an honorary title for a person of noble bearing or perhaps as a nickname for someone who behaved in a regal manner.

The Krol surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most bearers being of Polish or Eastern European descent. Immigration waves in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought many individuals with the surname Krol to the United Kingdom.

Individuals with the surname Krol have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. While the name may not be as common as other British surnames, its uniqueness and heritage are valued by those who bear it.

Overall, the surname Krol is an interesting and culturally significant part of the British tapestry, representing the diverse history of immigration and integration in the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 699 people named Krol in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,710th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Krol.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Poland

Language of origin: Polish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Christopher
  • Jerzy
  • Krzysztof
  • Maciej
  • Marcin
  • Marek
  • Mariusz
  • Pawel
  • Piotr
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Barbara
  • Ewa
  • Grazyna
  • Joanna
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Marta
  • Monika
  • Rachel
  • Sylwia
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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