Krum

Krum Meaning & Origin

About Krum
The surname Krum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krum," meaning "crooked" or "bent." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a physical deformity or a person who had a peculiar way of walking or standing. The surname Krum may have also been given to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krum: 2,032
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,643
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/krəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krum in Braille

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

The name Krum in braille

How to sign the name Krum using Sign Language

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

The name Krum in sign language

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