Kranich

Kranich Meaning & Origin

About Kranich
The surname Kranich is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kranich," which means "crane" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a crane operator or had some association with cranes. The crane, known for its grace and elegance, may have also been used as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities. Overall, the surname Kranich is a reminder of the individual's ancestral connection to cranes or their occupation involving cranes.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kranich: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KRNX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
K605020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 N IH0 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆkrรฆnษชสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNX', 'KRNK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kranich in Braille

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

The name Kranich in braille

How to sign the name Kranich using Sign Language

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

The name Kranich in sign language

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