Krumbein

Krumbein Meaning & Origin

About Krumbein
The surname Krumbein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krumbein," meaning "crooked leg." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a bent or crooked leg. Over time, this surname was passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krumbein: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRMPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K605105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 M B AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/krumbein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krumbein in Braille

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

The name Krumbein in braille

How to sign the name Krumbein using Sign Language

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

The name Krumbein in sign language

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