Kreider

Kreider Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreider: 5,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,353
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.82

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K60306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkraΙͺdΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreider in Braille

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

The name Kreider in braille

How to sign the name Kreider using Sign Language

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.

The name Kreider in sign language

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