Kadow

Kadow Meaning & Origin

About Kadow
The surname Kadow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kade" meaning "chain" or "collar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a chain or collar, possibly indicating a position of authority or servitude. Over time, the surname Kadow became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kadow: 469
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,569
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 D OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑdoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', 'KTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kadow in Braille

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

The name Kadow in braille

How to sign the name Kadow using Sign Language

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

The name Kadow in sign language

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