Krotz

Krotz Meaning & Origin

About Krotz
The surname Krotz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krotze," meaning "crutch" or "cane." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who used a crutch or cane, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of crutches. Over time, the surname Krotz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krotz: 583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krotz 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
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 T S
🌐 IPA
/krɑts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krotz in Braille

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

The name Krotz in braille

How to sign the name Krotz using Sign Language

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

The name Krotz in sign language

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