Kreckel

Kreckel Meaning & Origin

About Kreckel
The surname Kreckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreckel," meaning "cricket." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with a cricket, such as being agile or chirpy. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kreckel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreckel: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kreckel 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
KRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kreckel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreckel in Braille

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

The name Kreckel in braille

How to sign the name Kreckel using Sign Language

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

The name Kreckel in sign language

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