Crass

Crass Meaning & Origin

About Crass
The surname Crass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kras," meaning "hard" or "rough." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a tough or unrefined nature. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics such as resilience, strength, or a blunt personality. Over time, the surname Crass has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crass: 1,396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,372
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/kræs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crass in Braille

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

The name Crass in braille

How to sign the name Crass using Sign Language

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

The name Crass in sign language

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