Kropf

Kropf Meaning & Origin

About Kropf
The surname Kropf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kropf," meaning "goiter" or "swelling." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a noticeable swelling or growth on their neck. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kropf can be found worldwide, particularly in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kropf: 2,490
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kropf 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
KRPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 P F
🌐 IPA
/krɑpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kropf in Braille

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

The name Kropf in braille

How to sign the name Kropf using Sign Language

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

The name Kropf in sign language

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