Kropf

Kropf is a German noun with multiple related meanings. In everyday language it denotes the throat or the upper part of the neck. In medical contexts, the term is used to describe an enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter). The word appears in phrases and expressions across German-speaking regions and is also found in historical or dialectal texts.

Etymology: The term derives from Old High German kropf, with cognates in other Germanic languages. It is a basic vocabulary item in anatomy and bodily terms, and the form has remained stable in modern standard German. It also appears in compound terms and as a surname.

Surname: Kropf is a German-language surname. It is found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and among diaspora communities. As a surname, it has been borne by individuals across fields such as science, the arts, and sports. The name generally indicates Germanic origin and may be linked to ancestral associations with the body or with place-based naming traditions.

See also: Related surnames and spellings include Kropp, which appear in similarly Germanic contexts.