Krefft

Krefft Meaning & Origin

About Krefft
The surname Krefft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraft," meaning "strength" or "power." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed great physical strength or had a powerful personality. The name Krefft may have been given to individuals who worked in physically demanding occupations or were known for their strong character traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krefft: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 F T
🌐 IPA
/krefft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krefft in Braille

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

The name Krefft in braille

How to sign the name Krefft using Sign Language

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

The name Krefft in sign language

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