Krainz

Krainz Meaning & Origin

About Krainz
The surname Krainz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranc," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the bird, or for someone who worked as a crane operator or in a related occupation. The surname Krainz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Austria and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krainz: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/krainz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', 'KRNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krainz in Braille

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

The name Krainz in braille

How to sign the name Krainz using Sign Language

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

The name Krainz in sign language

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