Kry
Kry Meaning & Origin
About Kry
The surname Kry is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "kryć," meaning "to cover" or "to hide." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked as a thatcher or roofer, as their job involved covering or hiding structures with thatch or roofing materials. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Kry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Kry: 153
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 114,424
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kry 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Kry in Braille
Here's how to represent Kry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Kry using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Kry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
