Krank

Krank Meaning & Origin

About Krank
The surname Krank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranc," meaning "sick" or "ill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was frequently or chronically ill. Over time, the surname Krank may have also been adopted by families who worked as healers or physicians.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krank: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/krank*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krank in Braille

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

The name Krank in braille

How to sign the name Krank using Sign Language

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

The name Krank in sign language

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