Krapf

Krapf Meaning & Origin

About Krapf
The surname Krapf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krapf," meaning "claw" or "crab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with claw-like hands or a crab-like gait. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a crab fisherman or had some association with crabs. Over time, the surname Krapf has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krapf: 1,375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krapf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 P F
🌐 IPA
/kræpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krapf in Braille

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

The name Krapf in braille

How to sign the name Krapf using Sign Language

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

The name Krapf in sign language

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