Last Name Krzelj

The last name Krzelj is of Croatian origin. It likely derives from the Croatian word "krz" meaning "bent" or "twisted," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a bend in a road or river. It is a relatively uncommon surname found mainly in Croatia and surrounding regions.

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Sources & References

• INSEE statistics on the surname "krzelj"
• Global distribution of the surname on Forebears.io
• Wikipedia Article

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