Kriehn

Kriehn Meaning & Origin

About Kriehn
The surname Kriehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriechen," meaning "to crawl" or "to creep." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who moved in a slow or creeping manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kriehn are likely to have ancestors who were known for their slow or deliberate movements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kriehn: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kriehn 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
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kriehn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kriehn in Braille

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

The name Kriehn in braille

How to sign the name Kriehn using Sign Language

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

The name Kriehn in sign language

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