Kresge

Kresge Meaning & Origin

About Kresge
The surname Kresge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kresch," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name Kresge may have been given to individuals who were employed as church officials, caretakers, or even lived in a house adjacent to a church. Over time, the surname Kresge has evolved and spread to various regions, particularly in the United States, where it is most commonly found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kresge: 1,961
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,056
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 S G IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛsgi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSJ', 'KRSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kresge in Braille

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

The name Kresge in braille

How to sign the name Kresge using Sign Language

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

The name Kresge in sign language

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