Kreke

Kreke Meaning & Origin

About Kreke
The surname Kreke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreke," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely 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 Kreke may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as crane operators or had some association with cranes. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreke: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/kreke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreke in Braille

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

The name Kreke in braille

How to sign the name Kreke using Sign Language

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

The name Kreke in sign language

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