Krey

Krey Meaning & Origin

About Krey
The surname Krey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraeje," meaning "crow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with crows, such as dark hair or a dark complexion. The surname Krey is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krey: 983
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1
🌐 IPA
/kreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krey in Braille

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

The name Krey in braille

How to sign the name Krey using Sign Language

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

The name Krey in sign language

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