Kriegh

Kriegh Meaning & Origin

About Kriegh
The surname Kriegh is of German origin and is derived from the word "Krieg," meaning "war" in German. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in military or war-related activities. The name may have been given to soldiers, warriors, or individuals associated with the defense or protection of their community. Over time, the surname Kriegh has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its association with the concept of war.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kriegh: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kriegh 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
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 G
🌐 IPA
/kriegh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kriegh in Braille

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

The name Kriegh in braille

How to sign the name Kriegh using Sign Language

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

The name Kriegh in sign language

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