Krampf

Krampf Meaning & Origin

About Krampf
The surname Krampf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krampf," meaning "cramp" or "spasm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who suffered from cramps or muscle spasms. Over time, the surname Krampf became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Krampf can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krampf: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krampf 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
KRMPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K6051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 M P F
🌐 IPA
/krampf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krampf in Braille

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

The name Krampf in braille

How to sign the name Krampf using Sign Language

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

The name Krampf in sign language

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