Krenz

Krenz Meaning & Origin

About Krenz
The surname Krenz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranz," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold wreaths or garlands. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who wore a wreath or garland as a symbol of honor or achievement. The surname Krenz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krenz: 1,584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krenz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/krɛnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', 'KRNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krenz in Braille

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

The name Krenz in braille

How to sign the name Krenz using Sign Language

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

The name Krenz in sign language

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