Kroeger

Kroeger Meaning & Origin

About Kroeger
The surname Kroeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kröger," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern owner." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who owned or operated a tavern or inn. The name Kroeger signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and is commonly found among German-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroeger: 4,402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7552
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkroʊgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroeger in Braille

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

The name Kroeger in braille

How to sign the name Kroeger using Sign Language

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

The name Kroeger in sign language

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