Krenzel

Krenzel Meaning & Origin

About Krenzel
The surname Krenzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kranzel," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or wore wreaths or garlands, or possibly for someone who lived near a place associated with such decorations. Over time, the surname Krenzel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krenzel: 313
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,698
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krenzel 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
KRNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K605204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/krenzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNSL', 'KRNTSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krenzel in Braille

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

The name Krenzel in braille

How to sign the name Krenzel using Sign Language

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

The name Krenzel in sign language

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