Krupke

Krupke is a surname of German origin. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Westphalia, Germany, where it was commonly found among the medieval nobility. There are several variations of the name, including Krup, Krupe, and Kruepke.

In the United States, the surname Krupke is most commonly found in areas with significant German American populations, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. The name has been carried to the United States by immigrants from Germany during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ward Krupke, an American jurist, served as a judge on the New York Supreme Court. William Krupke was a German American glassblower and entrepreneur who established a successful glassmaking business in Ohio in the late 19th century.

Nathan Krupskij, also known as Nathan Bernat Krupskij, was a Russian-born Tatar statesman who served as a Grand Vizier of the Crimean Khanate in the 19th century.