Kropff

Kropff Meaning & Origin

About Kropff
The surname Kropff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kropf," meaning "goiter" or "swelling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a noticeable swelling or growth on their neck. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kropff: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 P F
🌐 IPA
/kropff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kropff in Braille

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

The name Kropff in braille

How to sign the name Kropff using Sign Language

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

The name Kropff in sign language

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