Kranz

Kranz Meaning & Origin

About Kranz
The surname Kranz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranz," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold wreaths or garlands. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who wore a wreath or garland as a symbol of honor or achievement. Overall, the surname Kranz is associated with the occupation or symbol of a wreath or garland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kranz: 5,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,589
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/krænz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', 'KRNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kranz in Braille

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

The name Kranz in braille

How to sign the name Kranz using Sign Language

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

The name Kranz in sign language

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