Kroh

Kroh Meaning & Origin

About Kroh
The surname Kroh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kroch," meaning "bent" or "crooked." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a bent or crooked nose, back, or limb. Over time, the surname Kroh has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroh: 943
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,008
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1
🌐 IPA
/kroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroh in Braille

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

The name Kroh in braille

How to sign the name Kroh using Sign Language

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

The name Kroh in sign language

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