Crebs

Crebs Meaning & Origin

About Crebs
The surname Crebs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krebse," meaning "crab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had crab-like characteristics or behavior, such as sideways movement or a pincer-like grip. The surname Crebs is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crebs: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/crebs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crebs in Braille

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

The name Crebs in braille

How to sign the name Crebs using Sign Language

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

The name Crebs in sign language

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