Kroshus

Kroshus Meaning & Origin

About Kroshus
The surname Kroshus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kross" meaning "cross." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross or a crossroads. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was associated with a cross, such as a cross-maker or a cross-bearer. The surname Kroshus is relatively rare and is primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian immigrants in North America.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroshus: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 SH UW0 S
🌐 IPA
/kroshus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroshus in Braille

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

The name Kroshus in braille

How to sign the name Kroshus using Sign Language

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

The name Kroshus in sign language

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