Crite

Crite Meaning & Origin

About Crite
The surname Crite is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crytt," meaning "a small enclosure or pen for animals." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or worked in such an enclosure. Over time, the spelling variations of the name have evolved, but the meaning remains rooted in its original association with animal pens or enclosures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crite: 516
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,094
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/crite*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crite in Braille

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

The name Crite in braille

How to sign the name Crite using Sign Language

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

The name Crite in sign language

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