Crom

Crom Meaning & Origin

About Crom
The surname Crom is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "crom" meaning "bent" or "crooked." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a bent or crooked nose, or someone with a hunched or stooped posture. Over time, the surname Crom has evolved and may have been adopted by different families for various reasons, making it difficult to pinpoint a specific meaning for every individual bearing the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crom: 571
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/krɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crom in Braille

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

The name Crom in braille

How to sign the name Crom using Sign Language

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

The name Crom in sign language

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