Kroth

Kroth Meaning & Origin

About Kroth
The surname Kroth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krot," meaning "toad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a toad or possessed characteristics associated with it, such as agility or a croaking voice. Surnames often developed from descriptive or occupational nicknames in medieval times, and Kroth is one such example.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroth: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AO1 TH
🌐 IPA
/kroth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0', 'KRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroth in Braille

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

The name Kroth in braille

How to sign the name Kroth using Sign Language

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

The name Kroth in sign language

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