Crone

Crone Meaning & Origin

About Crone
The surname Crone is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "crone," meaning an old woman or hag. The name was likely used as a nickname for someone who had the characteristics associated with an old woman, such as wisdom or eccentricity. It may have also been a derogatory term used to describe someone who was considered unattractive or unpleasant. Over time, the name Crone became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crone: 5,555
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,162
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.88

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 N
🌐 IPA
/kroʊn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crone in Braille

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

The name Crone in braille

How to sign the name Crone using Sign Language

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

The name Crone in sign language

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