Kritner

Kritner Meaning & Origin

About Kritner
The surname Kritner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kritenære," meaning "judge" or "critic." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their critical or judgmental nature. Over time, individuals with this surname may have been involved in legal or judicial professions, or they may have been known for their ability to assess and evaluate situations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kritner: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kritner 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
KRTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K603506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/kritner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kritner in Braille

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

The name Kritner in braille

How to sign the name Kritner using Sign Language

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

The name Kritner in sign language

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