Kainer

Kainer Meaning & Origin

About Kainer
The surname Kainer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keinære," meaning "canary." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a canary bird or had a cheerful and lively personality. Over time, the surname Kainer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kainer: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kainer in Braille

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

The name Kainer in braille

How to sign the name Kainer using Sign Language

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

The name Kainer in sign language

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