Kraemer

Kraemer Meaning & Origin

About Kraemer
The surname Kraemer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kram," meaning "merchant" or "peddler." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were involved in trading or selling goods. Over time, the name Kraemer became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now commonly found among German-speaking communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraemer: 7,726
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,592
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K60506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraemer in Braille

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

The name Kraemer in braille

How to sign the name Kraemer using Sign Language

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

The name Kraemer in sign language

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