Jana Kramer

Kramer in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jana Rae Kramer

Place of Birth: Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 2, 1983

Ethnicity: German, Croatian, Slovak, Irish

Jana Kramer is an American country music singer and actress. Her songs include “Why Ya Wanna” and “I Got the Boy.” She also co-starred on the show One Tree Hill.

Jana has two children with her former husband, professional football player Mike Caussin; and a son with her fiancé, Scottish professional footballer Allan Russell. Jana speaks some German.

Jana’s paternal grandfather was Martin Kramer/Kraemer/Krämer (the son of Paul Krämer and Anna Zindl). Martin was born in Tenja, Croatia, and was of German descent.

Jana’s paternal grandmother is Denise/Danica Kosoković (the daughter of Stephen Kosoković and Barica/Barbara Jugović). Denise was born in Cvetković, Croatia.

Jana’s maternal grandfather is James Alan Kauffman (who likely was the son of John P. Kauffmann and Violette M. Weber).

Jana’s maternal grandmother is Margaret Ann Palchak (the daughter of Stephen Palchak and Nora Bastian). Margaret was born in Michigan. Stephen was the son of Stephan/Istvan Palchak/Palcsák and Maria Straka. Nora was the daughter of Joseph E. Bastian and Margaret Callahan.