Kreft

Kreft Meaning & Origin

About Kreft
The surname Kreft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krefte," meaning "strength" or "power." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful. The name may have been given to individuals who possessed physical strength or had a strong personality. Over time, the surname Kreft has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreft: 1,175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,056
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreft in Braille

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

The name Kreft in braille

How to sign the name Kreft using Sign Language

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

The name Kreft in sign language

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