Hun

Hun Meaning & Origin

About Hun
The surname Hun is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One possible meaning is "soul" or "spirit," which suggests a connection to the spiritual or metaphysical realm. Another possible meaning is "honest" or "sincere," indicating a person of integrity or trustworthiness. The exact meaning of the surname Hun can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used and the regional dialects in which it is found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hun: 623
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/hən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hun in Braille

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

The name Hun in braille

How to sign the name Hun using Sign Language

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

The name Hun in sign language

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