Krebbs

Krebbs Meaning & Origin

About Krebbs
The surname Krebbs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krebse," meaning "crab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had crab-like characteristics or behavior, such as being quick or agile. The surname Krebbs may have also been given to individuals who lived near a place associated with crabs, such as a crab-shaped hill or a crab-infested area. Over time, the surname Krebbs became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krebbs: 481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krebbs 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
KRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/krɛbz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krebbs in Braille

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

The name Krebbs in braille

How to sign the name Krebbs using Sign Language

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

The name Krebbs in sign language

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