This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KatSot Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cronk/278.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, it is derived from the German word "krank" which means sick in German. Hasn't anyone heard of the word kranky? That is where is comes from, and the Kronk spelling is the phonetic spelling of "krank" which is pronounced as "kronk" in German. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.