Kreager

Kreager Meaning & Origin

About Kreager
The surname Kreager is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krēgen," meaning "to quarrel" or "to fight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their combative or argumentative nature. Over time, the name Kreager has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreager: 832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,650
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKR', 'KRJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreager in Braille

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

The name Kreager in braille

How to sign the name Kreager using Sign Language

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

The name Kreager in sign language

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