Kreitzer

Kreitzer Meaning & Origin

About Kreitzer
The surname Kreitzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriec," meaning "crab" or "cancer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with crab-like or cancerous characteristics, possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreitzer: 1,509
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,354
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTSR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K603206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkraΙͺtzΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreitzer in Braille

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

The name Kreitzer in braille

How to sign the name Kreitzer using Sign Language

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

The name Kreitzer in sign language

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