Crites

Crites Meaning & Origin

About Crites
The surname Crites is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krit," meaning "judge" or "critic." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their critical or judgmental nature. Over time, the name Crites became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Crites can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in states with German immigrant populations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crites: 7,363
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C60302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kraΙͺts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crites in Braille

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

The name Crites in braille

How to sign the name Crites using Sign Language

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

The name Crites in sign language

Numerology