Kroeplin

Kroeplin Meaning & Origin

About Kroeplin
The surname Kroeplin 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 Kroeplin are likely to have had an ancestor who was known for this physical characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroeplin: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kroeplin 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
KRPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 P L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kroeplin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroeplin in Braille

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

The name Kroeplin in braille

How to sign the name Kroeplin using Sign Language

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

The name Kroeplin in sign language

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