Curly-haired
Kruse originated as a Germanic occupational or descriptive surname. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'krus', meaning 'curly', and was typically used to describe a person with curly hair.
Less common today
Kruse isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,161 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional Australian rules footballer
