Kretzer

Kretzer Meaning & Origin

About Kretzer
The surname Kretzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze," meaning "crab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had crab-like characteristics or behavior. The surname Kretzer may have been given to individuals who were agile, had a peculiar gait, or were associated with the sea. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kretzer: 1,095
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K603206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kretzer in Braille

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

The name Kretzer in braille

How to sign the name Kretzer using Sign Language

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

The name Kretzer in sign language

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