Crimm

Crimm Meaning & Origin

About Crimm
The surname Crimm is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crymm" or "crymme," meaning "a boundary or limit." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or landmark. Over time, the surname Crimm may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as strict or rigid in their behavior or adherence to rules.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crimm: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/krɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crimm in Braille

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

The name Crimm in braille

How to sign the name Crimm using Sign Language

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

The name Crimm in sign language

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