Kranis

Kranis Meaning & Origin

About Kranis
The surname Kranis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kranos," meaning "helmet." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore helmets. The surname Kranis is relatively rare and is primarily found among individuals of Greek descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kranis: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kranis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kranis in Braille

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

The name Kranis in braille

How to sign the name Kranis using Sign Language

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

The name Kranis in sign language

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