Krenn

Krenn Meaning & Origin

About Krenn
The surname Krenn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kran," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a crane operator or had a physical resemblance to a crane. The crane, known for its grace and elegance, symbolizes wisdom and longevity in many cultures. Therefore, the surname Krenn may also have been bestowed upon someone who possessed these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krenn: 544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/krɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krenn in Braille

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

The name Krenn in braille

How to sign the name Krenn using Sign Language

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

The name Krenn in sign language

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