Krebill

Krebill Meaning & Origin

About Krebill
The surname Krebill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krebil," meaning "crab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had crab-like characteristics or behavior. The surname Krebill may have been given to individuals who were agile, had a peculiar gait, or were associated with the sea. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krebill: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krebill 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
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/krebill*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krebill in Braille

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

The name Krebill in braille

How to sign the name Krebill using Sign Language

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

The name Krebill in sign language

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