Cryer

Cryer Meaning & Origin

About Cryer
The surname Cryer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "crier," meaning "to cry out" or "to proclaim." It was originally an occupational name for someone who cried out announcements or news in public places, such as a town crier. The surname Cryer likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who performed this role in medieval England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cryer: 3,168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,180
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/kraΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cryer in Braille

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

The name Cryer in braille

How to sign the name Cryer using Sign Language

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

The name Cryer in sign language

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