Hope Krause

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Hope Krause — Greek
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Hope Krause is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Hope is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Hope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans. Puritans also used Hope as an element in phrase names, such as Hope-for, Hopeful, and Hope-still. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Hope, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Faith and Charity. The surname Krause: Krause (German for ruffle) is a common German surname. As of 2014, 64.9% of all known bearers of the surname Krause were residents of Germany (frequency 1:531), 20.6% of the United States (1:7,541), 3.5% of Brazil (1:24,831), 2.4% of South Africa (1:9,550), 2.1% of Poland (1:7,891), 1.4% of Canada (1:11,446) and 1.2% of Australia (1:8,488). In Germany, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:531) in the following states: 3. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (1:250) Alan Krause (1931–2023), an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne Albert A. Hope is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 53K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Hope reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Hope

Greek

Hope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans. Puritans also used Hope as an element in phrase names, such as Hope-for, Hopeful, and Hope-still. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Hope, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Faith and Charity.

Surname: Krause

English

Krause (German for ruffle) is a common German surname. As of 2014, 64.9% of all known bearers of the surname Krause were residents of Germany (frequency 1:531), 20.6% of the United States (1:7,541), 3.5% of Brazil (1:24,831), 2.4% of South Africa (1:9,550), 2.1% of Poland (1:7,891), 1.4% of Canada (1:11,446) and 1.2% of Australia (1:8,488). In Germany, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:531) in the following states: 3. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (1:250) Alan Krause (1931–2023), an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne Albert A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Hope is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Hope by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Hope Krause

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Hope Krause:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Hope?
The first name Hope originates from Greek. Hope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans. Puritans also used Hope as an element in phrase names, such as Hope-for, Hopeful, and Hope-still. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Hope, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Faith and Charity.
When was Hope most popular?
The name Hope reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Krause?
The surname Krause originates from English. Krause (German for ruffle) is a common German surname. As of 2014, 64.9% of all known bearers of the surname Krause were residents of Germany (frequency 1:531), 20.6% of the United States (1:7,541), 3.5% of Brazil (1:24,831), 2.4% of South Africa (1:9,550), 2.1% of Poland (1:7,891), 1.4% of Canada (1:11,446) and 1.2% of Australia (1:8,488). In Germany, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:531) in the following states: 3. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (1:250) Alan Krause (1931–2023), an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne Albert A.
What are the origins of the name Hope Krause?
The name Hope Krause combines two different traditions: the first name Hope has Greek roots, while the surname Krause originates from English.
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