Criddell

Criddell Meaning & Origin

About Criddell
The surname Criddell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cridel," meaning "cripple" or "lame." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Criddell are likely descendants of someone who was once referred to as "the cripple."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Criddell: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C60304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/criddell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Criddell in Braille

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

The name Criddell in braille

How to sign the name Criddell using Sign Language

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

The name Criddell in sign language

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