About Crotinger
The surname Crotinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krot," meaning "toad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a toad or possessed characteristics associated with it, such as being short and stout. Surnames often developed from descriptive or occupational nicknames in medieval times, and Crotinger likely emerged as a way to identify or differentiate individuals within a community.
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The surname Crotinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crotinger 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 Crotinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crotinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.