Kreig

Kreig Meaning & Origin

About Kreig
The surname Kreig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriec" or "krieg," meaning "war" or "battle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in warfare or a soldier. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with battle, such as bravery or aggression. Over time, the surname Kreig has been passed down through generations, often retaining its original meaning and association with military or combative traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreig: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 G
🌐 IPA
/krig/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreig in Braille

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

The name Kreig in braille

How to sign the name Kreig using Sign Language

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

The name Kreig in sign language

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