Kribs

Kribs Meaning & Origin

About Kribs
The surname Kribs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krippe," meaning "manger" or "crib." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cribs or mangers. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to a crib or manger, such as a caretaker or owner. Overall, the surname Kribs is associated with the occupation or association with cribs or mangers in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kribs: 362
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,444
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kribs 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
KRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/krɪbz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kribs in Braille

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

The name Kribs in braille

How to sign the name Kribs using Sign Language

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

The name Kribs in sign language

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