Kruft

Kruft Meaning & Origin

About Kruft
The surname Kruft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kruft," meaning "strength" or "power." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed great physical strength or had a powerful personality. The name may have also been given to someone who worked in a profession that required strength, such as a blacksmith or a laborer. Over time, the surname Kruft has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kruft: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kruft 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
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 F T
🌐 IPA
/kruft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kruft in Braille

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

The name Kruft in braille

How to sign the name Kruft using Sign Language

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

The name Kruft in sign language

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