Krites

Krites Meaning & Origin

About Krites
The surname Krites is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krit," meaning "judge" or "critic." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or was known for their critical judgment. The name may have been given to judges, magistrates, or individuals who were known for their discerning nature or ability to make fair judgments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krites: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/krites*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krites in Braille

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

The name Krites in braille

How to sign the name Krites using Sign Language

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

The name Krites in sign language

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