Cringan

Cringan Meaning & Origin

About Cringan
The surname Cringan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "crìonag," meaning "little lamb." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a gentle or innocent nature, similar to that of a lamb. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or worked as shepherds. Over time, the surname Cringan became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cringan: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C605205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 NG AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cringan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cringan in Braille

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

The name Cringan in braille

How to sign the name Cringan using Sign Language

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

The name Cringan in sign language

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