Kamin

Kamin Meaning & Origin

About Kamin
The surname Kamin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kamin," meaning "fireplace" or "stove." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who either lived near a fireplace or stove or worked as a stove maker or a person who tended to fires. The name Kamin may also have been used as a Jewish ornamental name, chosen for its warm and comforting connotations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kamin: 2,455
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘min/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamin in Braille

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

The name Kamin in braille

How to sign the name Kamin using Sign Language

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

The name Kamin in sign language

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