Krimm

Krimm Meaning & Origin

About Krimm
The surname Krimm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krim," meaning "crooked" or "bent." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical deformity or a bent or crooked limb. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Krimm can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krimm: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krimm 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
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/krimm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krimm in Braille

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

The name Krimm in braille

How to sign the name Krimm using Sign Language

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

The name Krimm in sign language

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