Kroff

Kroff Meaning & Origin

About Kroff
The surname Kroff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kroft" or "krofta," meaning "field" or "croft." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a field or small farm. The name Kroff may have been initially used to describe a specific type of agricultural land or to denote someone who owned or cultivated such land. Over time, the surname Kroff has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroff: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/kroff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroff in Braille

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

The name Kroff in braille

How to sign the name Kroff using Sign Language

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

The name Kroff in sign language

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