Krob

Krob Meaning & Origin

About Krob
The surname Krob is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kropf," meaning "goiter" or "swelling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a noticeable swelling or growth on their neck. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Krob can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krob: 522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/krɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krob in Braille

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

The name Krob in braille

How to sign the name Krob using Sign Language

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

The name Krob in sign language

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