Crantz

Crantz Meaning & Origin

About Crantz
The surname Crantz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krantz," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or wore wreaths or garlands, or possibly for someone who lived near a place associated with such decorations. Over time, the surname Crantz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crantz: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C60532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/crantz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crantz in Braille

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

The name Crantz in braille

How to sign the name Crantz using Sign Language

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

The name Crantz in sign language

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