Krieg Family History
Krieg Surname Meaning
Swiss German, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are used as a nickname for an argumentative person. The term originates from Middle High German and Middle Low German kriec, as well as the German Krieg, which means ‘strife, conflict, squabble’ (with a related term in Yiddish being krig).
This surname has also been documented in France, particularly in the regions of Alsace and Lorraine.
Additionally, the name has variants, including a plural form of Krug.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022