Krim

Krim Meaning & Origin

About Krim
The surname Krim is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "krim," meaning "crime" or "sin." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with criminal activities or had committed a sinful act. Over time, the surname Krim may have been adopted by families who were involved in law enforcement or had a reputation for being rebellious or unconventional.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krim: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/krɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krim in Braille

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

The name Krim in braille

How to sign the name Krim using Sign Language

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

The name Krim in sign language

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