Kraeger

Kraeger Meaning & Origin

About Kraeger
The surname Kraeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krēger," meaning "potter" or "maker of earthenware vessels." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the pottery trade or worked as potters. The name Kraeger signifies a person's ancestral connection to this particular occupation and their involvement in the production of earthenware.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraeger: 402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraeger in Braille

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

The name Kraeger in braille

How to sign the name Kraeger using Sign Language

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

The name Kraeger in sign language

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