Kreeger

Kreeger Meaning & Origin

About Kreeger
The surname Kreeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krēgen," meaning "to quarrel" or "to argue." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being argumentative or contentious. Over time, the name Kreeger may have been adopted by individuals who worked as judges, lawyers, or mediators, reflecting their involvement in resolving disputes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreeger: 801
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29473
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kreeger 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
KRJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreeger in Braille

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

The name Kreeger in braille

How to sign the name Kreeger using Sign Language

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

The name Kreeger in sign language

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