Craney

Craney Meaning & Origin

About Craney
The surname Craney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cranig," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a crane in some way, either in physical appearance or in behavior. The surname Craney may have been given to individuals who were tall, had long legs, or exhibited graceful movements similar to that of a crane. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Craney: 1,233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Craney 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 Craney is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkreΙͺni/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Craney in Braille

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

The name Craney in braille

How to sign the name Craney using Sign Language

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

The name Craney in sign language

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