Krogh

Krogh Meaning & Origin

About Krogh
The surname Krogh is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "krokr," meaning "hook" or "bend." It is a topographic or habitational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river. The name Krogh is relatively common in Denmark and has spread to other countries through immigration.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krogh: 1,561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K6020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1
🌐 IPA
/kroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krogh in Braille

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

The name Krogh in braille

How to sign the name Krogh using Sign Language

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

The name Krogh in sign language

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