Kretsinger

Kretsinger Meaning & Origin

About Kretsinger
The surname Kretsinger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kretzinger," which means "one who makes or sells pottery." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze," meaning "pot" or "jar." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in the pottery trade or as an occupational surname for a potter. Over time, variations of the name, such as Kretzinger or Kretzschmar, may have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kretsinger: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kretsinger 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
KRTSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K603205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 T S IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/kretsinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTSNKR', 'KRTSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kretsinger in Braille

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

The name Kretsinger in braille

How to sign the name Kretsinger using Sign Language

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

The name Kretsinger in sign language

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