Kriete

Kriete Meaning & Origin

About Kriete
The surname Kriete is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriete," meaning "to cry" or "to lament." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their crying or lamenting. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kriete can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kriete: 523
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/krit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kriete in Braille

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

The name Kriete in braille

How to sign the name Kriete using Sign Language

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

The name Kriete in sign language

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