Krien

Krien Meaning & Origin

About Krien
The surname Krien is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriene," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, thin, or having a graceful demeanor. The surname Krien may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as crane keepers or had some association with cranes. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krien: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/krien*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krien in Braille

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

The name Krien in braille

How to sign the name Krien using Sign Language

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

The name Krien in sign language

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