Kroeck

Kroeck Meaning & Origin

About Kroeck
The surname Kroeck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krocke," meaning "crook" or "bend." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a crooked or bent physical feature, or possibly as an occupational name for a shepherd who used a crook or staff. Over time, the surname Kroeck has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroeck: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/kroeck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroeck in Braille

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

The name Kroeck in braille

How to sign the name Kroeck using Sign Language

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

The name Kroeck in sign language

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