Krueger

Krueger Meaning & Origin

About Krueger
The surname Krueger is of German origin and is derived from the word "krüger," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who owned or operated inns or taverns. The name Krueger is relatively common in Germany and has spread to other countries through immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Krueger features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Krueger: 36,743
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 946
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krueger 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
KRJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrugər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krueger in Braille

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

The name Krueger in braille

How to sign the name Krueger using Sign Language

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

The name Krueger in sign language

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