Kahne

Kahne Meaning & Origin

About Kahne
The surname Kahne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kane," meaning "can" or "jug." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a potter or a maker of jugs or cans. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for carrying or using a can or jug. Over time, variations of the surname Kahne have emerged, such as Kanne or KΓ€hne, but they all share a common origin and association with pottery or containers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahne: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/kahne*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahne in Braille

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

The name Kahne in braille

How to sign the name Kahne using Sign Language

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

The name Kahne in sign language

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