Cruden

Cruden Meaning & Origin

About Cruden
The surname Cruden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic word "cruadhain," meaning "hardy" or "strong." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who possessed these qualities. Over time, the name Cruden became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cruden can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cruden: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C60305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cruden*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cruden in Braille

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

The name Cruden in braille

How to sign the name Cruden using Sign Language

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

The name Cruden in sign language

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