Krispin

Krispin Meaning & Origin

About Krispin
The surname Krispin is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Crispin," which itself comes from the Latin name "Crispinus." The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "crispus," meaning "curly-haired" or "curled." As a surname, Krispin is likely to have been initially used as a nickname for someone with curly hair. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krispin: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K602105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 S P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/krispin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krispin in Braille

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

The name Krispin in braille

How to sign the name Krispin using Sign Language

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

The name Krispin in sign language

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