About Kreider
The surname Kreider is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreiden," meaning "to chalk." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who worked as chalk makers or sellers. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a pale complexion or worked with chalk in some capacity. Over time, the surname Kreider has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.
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The surname Kreider is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kreider 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 Kreider is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kreider in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kreider using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.