Cracknell

Cracknell Meaning & Origin

About Cracknell
The surname Cracknell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cracan," meaning "to crack" or "to boast," and "hæl," meaning "health" or "wholeness." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their loud or boastful nature. Over time, the surname Cracknell became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cracknell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cracknell: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cracknell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C602504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 K N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/cracknell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cracknell in Braille

Here's how to represent Cracknell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cracknell in braille

How to sign the name Cracknell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cracknell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cracknell in sign language

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