Kreps

Kreps Meaning & Origin

About Kreps
The surname Kreps is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreppel" or "krepel," meaning "basket" or "creel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold baskets. Over time, the surname Kreps may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near or worked with baskets, or who had a physical resemblance to a basket.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kreps: 1,901
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15409
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kreps in Braille

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

The name Kreps in braille

How to sign the name Kreps using Sign Language

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

The name Kreps in sign language

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