Crank

Crank Meaning & Origin

About Crank
The surname Crank is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cranke," meaning "bent" or "crooked." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a physical deformity or a peculiar gait. Over time, the surname Crank may have also been given to individuals with a cranky or irritable temperament.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crank: 4,204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/kræŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crank in Braille

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

The name Crank in braille

How to sign the name Crank using Sign Language

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

The name Crank in sign language

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