Gender: Male
Gerrit Kruize was an American field hockey player who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States and became a US citizen on June 23, 1955, in White Plains, NY. His brother Roepie and nephews Hans, Hidde and Ties were Dutch Olympic field hockey players.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 27, 2024
On the name Gerrit Kruize, Gerrit means Mighty with a Spear, Brave with the Spear, Spear Rule.
The name Gerrit Kruize is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gerrit is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, and 44 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Gerrit is recorded 11,737 times globally, ranking it as the 4,987th most common name worldwide.
Gerrit is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 7,856 occurrences, making it the 96th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Gerrit is found among 1 in every 48 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #96 | 1 : 48 |
| South Africa | #1,188 | 1 : 1,292 |
| Germany | #685 | 1 : 326 |
| Belgium | #1,051 | 1 : 621 |
| United States of America | #12,572 | 1 : 12,061 |
| Canada | #4,495 | 1 : 4,277 |
| Namibia | #1,117 | 1 : 2,971 |
| Spain | #12,922 | 1 : 21,631 |
| Austria | #3,513 | 1 : 4,711 |
| United Kingdom | #17,642 | 1 : 23,835 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gerrit from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gerrit Kruize was an American field hockey player who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States and became a US citizen on June 23, 1955, in White Plains, NY. His brother Roepie and nephews Hans, Hidde and Ties were Dutch Olympic field hockey players.
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