Krupp

Krupp Meaning & Origin

About Krupp
The surname Krupp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krup," meaning "toad." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a toad or possessed certain characteristics associated with it, such as being secretive or cunning. Over time, the surname Krupp became associated with the prominent German industrialist family, known for their steel production and armament manufacturing during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krupp: 2,989
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,692
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krupp 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
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 P
🌐 IPA
/krəp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krupp in Braille

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

The name Krupp in braille

How to sign the name Krupp using Sign Language

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

The name Krupp in sign language

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