Kraft

Kraft Meaning & Origin

About Kraft
The surname Kraft is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kraft," meaning "strength" or "power." As a surname, Kraft likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a powerful personality. It could also have been an occupational name for someone involved in physical labor or a craftsman. Additionally, Kraft can be a Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish word "kraft," meaning "force" or "energy." Overall, the surname Kraft signifies strength, power, or energy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraft: 22,035
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1635
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kraft based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 F T
🌐 IPA
/kræft/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraft in Braille

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

The name Kraft in braille

How to sign the name Kraft using Sign Language

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

The name Kraft in sign language

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