About Cronkite
The surname Cronkite is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Krónketi, which means "crow-like." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had physical or behavioral characteristics resembling a crow. Over time, the name evolved into Cronkite and became a hereditary surname. Today, it is most commonly associated with the renowned American journalist Walter Cronkite.
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The surname Cronkite is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cronkite based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cronkite in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cronkite using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.