About Krefting
The surname Krefting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krefte," meaning "strength" or "power." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kreft or Kraft. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed great physical strength or had a powerful personality. Over time, the surname Krefting has spread to various countries, including Norway, where it is also found.
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The surname Krefting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krefting based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Krefting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Krefting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.