Canute

Canute Meaning & Origin

About Canute
The surname Canute is of Old Norse origin and is derived from the given name "Knutr," meaning "knot" or "knot of wood." It was a popular name in Scandinavia and was borne by several Danish and Norwegian kings. Over time, the name evolved into different variations, including Canute, Knut, and Knud. The surname Canute is therefore a patronymic name, indicating descent from someone named Canute or Knut.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canute: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 N UW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/canute*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canute in Braille

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

The name Canute in braille

How to sign the name Canute using Sign Language

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

The name Canute in sign language

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