Kruel

Kruel Meaning & Origin

About Kruel
The surname Kruel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krüel," meaning "cruel" or "harsh." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed these characteristics or had a stern and severe nature. Over time, the surname Kruel has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kruel: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kruel 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
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1 L
🌐 IPA
/kruel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kruel in Braille

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

The name Kruel in braille

How to sign the name Kruel using Sign Language

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

The name Kruel in sign language

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