Krepps

Krepps Meaning & Origin

About Krepps
The surname Krepps is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krepel" or "kreppe," meaning "basket" or "creel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. Over time, the name may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade or had a physical resemblance to a basket. The surname Krepps is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krepps: 1,160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,235
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/krɛps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krepps in Braille

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

The name Krepps in braille

How to sign the name Krepps using Sign Language

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

The name Krepps in sign language

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