Kruper

Kruper Meaning & Origin

About Kruper
The surname Kruper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krup," meaning "cripple" or "lame." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, the surname Kruper may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily disabled but were associated with the occupation of a cripple or had a similar physical characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kruper: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/kruper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kruper in Braille

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

The name Kruper in braille

How to sign the name Kruper using Sign Language

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

The name Kruper in sign language

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