Krüger, Kruger or Krueger without the Umlaut Ü are surnames originating from Krüger, meaning tavern-keeper in Low Saxon or potter in High German.Notable people with the surname include: People Anne O. Krueger, an IMF official Barbara Kruger Bernhard Krüger Bob Krueger, American politician Carl Kruger Diane Kruger, German model/actress Erwin Krüger Frantz Kruger Freddy Krueger, fictional character from A Ni