Thrane

Thrane Meaning & Origin

About Thrane
The surname Thrane is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "þránn," meaning "crane," which refers to the bird. The surname Thrane likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a crane, such as gracefulness or tall stature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Thrane can be found primarily in Denmark and Norway, as well as in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thrane: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/thrane*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RN', 'TRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thrane in Braille

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

The name Thrane in braille

How to sign the name Thrane using Sign Language

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

The name Thrane in sign language

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