Krein

Krein Meaning & Origin

About Krein
The surname Krein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krein," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, thin, or having a graceful demeanor. The surname Krein may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as crane keepers or had some association with cranes. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krein: 1,057
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,881
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kreΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krein in Braille

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

The name Krein in braille

How to sign the name Krein using Sign Language

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

The name Krein in sign language

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