Crush

Crush Meaning & Origin

About Crush
The surname Crush is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "crus" meaning "cross," suggesting a possible association with someone who lived near a cross or a crossroads. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, as "crush" can also mean to press or squeeze with force. Additionally, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place with a prominent cross-like feature. The exact meaning of the surname Crush may vary depending on its specific historical context and regional variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crush: 348
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/krəʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crush in Braille

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

The name Crush in braille

How to sign the name Crush using Sign Language

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

The name Crush in sign language

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