Kraig

Kraig Meaning & Origin

About Kraig
The surname Kraig is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "caer" meaning "fort" or "castle." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or worked at a fort or castle. The name Kraig signifies a connection to a place of defense or protection, reflecting the ancestral occupation or residence of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraig: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 G
🌐 IPA
/kraig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraig in Braille

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

The name Kraig in braille

How to sign the name Kraig using Sign Language

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

The name Kraig in sign language

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