Krauss

Krauss Meaning & Origin

About Krauss
The surname Krauss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraus" meaning "curly" or "frizzy." It was originally a nickname given to someone with curly or frizzy hair. Over time, the surname Krauss became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Krauss can be found worldwide, particularly in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krauss: 6,865
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,097
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/kraʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krauss in Braille

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

The name Krauss in braille

How to sign the name Krauss using Sign Language

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

The name Krauss in sign language

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