Kropp

Kropp Meaning & Origin

About Kropp
The surname Kropp 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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kropp: 3,500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9298
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kropp in Braille

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

The name Kropp in braille

How to sign the name Kropp using Sign Language

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

The name Kropp in sign language

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