Coons

Coons Meaning & Origin

About Coons
The surname Coons is of Dutch and German origin. It is derived from the Dutch word "koen" or the German word "kΓΌhn," both of which mean "bold" or "brave." As a surname, Coons likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious qualities. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coons: 8,466
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.87

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/kunz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coons in Braille

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

The name Coons in braille

How to sign the name Coons using Sign Language

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

The name Coons in sign language

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