Kroeckel

Kroeckel Meaning & Origin

About Kroeckel
The surname Kroeckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krockel," meaning "small, round stone." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with small stones. The name may have also been given to someone with a round or sturdy physique. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Krockel or Krockell, may have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroeckel: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kroeckel 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
KRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kroeckel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroeckel in Braille

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

The name Kroeckel in braille

How to sign the name Kroeckel using Sign Language

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

The name Kroeckel in sign language

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