Krepp

Krepp Meaning & Origin

About Krepp
The surname Krepp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreppel," meaning "curly" or "frizzy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with curly or frizzy hair. Surnames often originated from personal characteristics, occupations, or locations, and Krepp is an example of a surname derived from a physical attribute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krepp: 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 Krepp 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 Krepp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/krepp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krepp in Braille

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

The name Krepp in braille

How to sign the name Krepp using Sign Language

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

The name Krepp in sign language

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