Kreitman

Kreitman Meaning & Origin

About Kreitman
The surname Kreitman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kreit," meaning "pot" or "cauldron." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or selling of pots or cauldrons. The name Kreitman may also have been given to individuals who lived near a potter or a place where pots were made.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreitman: 357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K603505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkraΙͺtmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreitman in Braille

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

The name Kreitman in braille

How to sign the name Kreitman using Sign Language

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

The name Kreitman in sign language

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