Kraetsch

Kraetsch Meaning & Origin

About Kraetsch
The surname Kraetsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraeze," meaning "scratch" or "itch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to scratch or itch frequently. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraetsch: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/kraetsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraetsch in Braille

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

The name Kraetsch in braille

How to sign the name Kraetsch using Sign Language

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

The name Kraetsch in sign language

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