Crotteau

Crotteau Meaning & Origin

About Crotteau
The surname Crotteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "crotte," meaning "dung" or "excrement." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near animals, particularly in a farming or agricultural context. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for cleaning stables or working with manure. Over time, the surname Crotteau became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crotteau: 520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crotteau 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 Crotteau 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 Crotteau in Braille

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

The name Crotteau in braille

How to sign the name Crotteau using Sign Language

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

The name Crotteau in sign language

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