Crespin

Crespin Meaning & Origin

About Crespin
The surname Crespin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "crespe" meaning "curly" or "frizzy." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with curly or frizzy hair. Over time, the surname Crespin has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crespin: 2,734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,504
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C602105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 S P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛspɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crespin in Braille

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

The name Crespin in braille

How to sign the name Crespin using Sign Language

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

The name Crespin in sign language

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