Kranitz

Kranitz Meaning & Origin

About Kranitz
The surname Kranitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kran," meaning "crane." 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, a large bird known for its grace and elegance, may have also been used as a symbol of good fortune or as a nickname for someone with similar characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kranitz: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K605032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 N IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/kranitz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kranitz in Braille

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

The name Kranitz in braille

How to sign the name Kranitz using Sign Language

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

The name Kranitz in sign language

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