Critch

Critch Meaning & Origin

About Critch
The surname Critch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cryce" or "cricce," meaning a crutch or a staff. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who used a crutch or had a distinctive way of walking. Over time, the surname Critch has evolved and may have variations such as Critchley or Critchlow.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Critch: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C60320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/critch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Critch in Braille

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

The name Critch in braille

How to sign the name Critch using Sign Language

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

The name Critch in sign language

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