Kammes

Kammes Meaning & Origin

About Kammes
The surname Kammes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kamme," meaning "comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used combs. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in comb-making or had a distinctive hairstyle resembling a comb. Over time, the surname Kammes became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kammes: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kammes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/kammes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kammes in Braille

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

The name Kammes in braille

How to sign the name Kammes using Sign Language

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

The name Kammes in sign language

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