Crain

Crain Meaning & Origin

About Crain
The surname Crain is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "kráka," meaning "crow" or "raven." As a surname, Crain likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with crows or ravens, such as dark hair or a dark complexion. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a raucous or loud voice, similar to the sound of a crow. Over time, the surname Crain has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crain: 17,650
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,038
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.98

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

Ranking information for the surname Crain is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kreɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crain in Braille

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

The name Crain in braille

How to sign the name Crain using Sign Language

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

The name Crain in sign language

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