Kamon

Kamon Meaning & Origin

About Kamon
The surname Kamon is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the word "ka" meaning "increase" and "mon" meaning "gate" or "door." This suggests that the surname Kamon may signify a family that has prospered or achieved success. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the word "ka" meaning "god" and "mon" meaning "gate" or "door," indicating a family associated with a particular deity or shrine. Overall, the meaning of the surname Kamon can vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it and the historical context of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kamon: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kamon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamon in Braille

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

The name Kamon in braille

How to sign the name Kamon using Sign Language

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

The name Kamon in sign language

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