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Kramer

What is kramer?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Type Surname[1]
Meaning Travelling merchant[1]
Origin Dutch or Low German[1]
Variant Derived from High German Krämer[1]
Pop-culture reference Cosmo Kramer in *Seinfeld*[2]

Kramer is a surname of Dutch or Low German origin meaning 'travelling merchant', and it is also the name of Cosmo Kramer, a fictional character in the sitcom *Seinfeld*.

Context

Kramer is a surname that originated as an occupational name for a travelling merchant, from Dutch or Low German [1]. In modern pop culture, the name is strongly associated with Cosmo Kramer, a character in the sitcom *Seinfeld* [2]. The character was played by Michael Richards and was based on Kenny Kramer, a neighbor of the show's co-creator [2]. The surname has variants such as Krämer in High German [1].

Documented claims

  • Kramer is a surname of Dutch or Low German origin meaning 'travelling merchant'. [1]
  • Cosmo Kramer is a fictional character in the sitcom *Seinfeld*, played by Michael Richards. [2]

Questions and answers

What is Kramer's mental disorder?

The sources do not specify any mental disorder for Cosmo Kramer. [2]

What happened to Michael Richards?

The sources do not provide information about Michael Richards' personal life or career events. [2]

What was Kramer accused of?

The sources do not mention any accusations against Kramer. [2]

What is Michael Richards doing now?

The sources do not provide current information about Michael Richards. [2]

Sources

  1. KRAMER Definition & Meaning — dictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Крамер | это... Что такое Крамер? — dic.academic.ru (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People