Kroger

Kroger Meaning & Origin

About Kroger
The surname Kroger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kröger," meaning "tavern keeper" or "innkeeper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who owned or operated a tavern or inn. The name Kroger is relatively common in Germany and has spread to other countries through immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroger: 1,758
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,376
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroger in Braille

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

The name Kroger in braille

How to sign the name Kroger using Sign Language

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

The name Kroger in sign language

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