Canis

Canis Meaning & Origin

About Canis
The surname Canis is derived from the Latin word "canis," meaning "dog." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty, protectiveness, or agility. It may have also been given to someone who worked with or owned dogs, such as a dog breeder or trainer. The surname Canis is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canis: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/canis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canis in Braille

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

The name Canis in braille

How to sign the name Canis using Sign Language

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

The name Canis in sign language

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