Croteau

Croteau Meaning & Origin

About Croteau
The surname Croteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "croteau," which means "a small crust or scab." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a skin condition or a reference to a person who worked with leather or had a rough exterior. The surname Croteau is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Croteau: 4,525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,361
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH0 T OW1
🌐 IPA
/krΙ™Λˆtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Croteau in Braille

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

The name Croteau in braille

How to sign the name Croteau using Sign Language

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

The name Croteau in sign language

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