Crouse

The surname Crouse is of Dutch origin, derived from the word “krause” which means “curly.” The name was likely given to someone with curly hair or a curly personality. The Crouse family can be traced back to the early 17th century in New Amsterdam (now New York City) where they were early settlers. Today, the Crouse name can be found across the United States and Canada. Notable Crouses include American football player Kevin Crouse and Canadian politician Allan Crouse.