Croll

Croll Meaning & Origin

About Croll
The surname Croll is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "crol," meaning "humpbacked" or "bent." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a physical characteristic such as a hunched back or stooped posture. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Croll can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Croll: 1,666
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/kroʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Croll in Braille

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

The name Croll in braille

How to sign the name Croll using Sign Language

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

The name Croll in sign language

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