Crohn

Crohn Meaning & Origin

About Crohn
The surname Crohn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krone," meaning "crown." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or had a regal bearing. The name may have also been given to someone who made or wore crowns or had a distinctive feature resembling a crown. Over time, the surname Crohn has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crohn: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 N
🌐 IPA
/crohn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crohn in Braille

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

The name Crohn in braille

How to sign the name Crohn using Sign Language

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

The name Crohn in sign language

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