Kanagy

Kanagy Meaning & Origin

About Kanagy
The surname Kanagy is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kunz" or "Kunzmann," which is a diminutive form of the name "Konrad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with Konrad. Over time, the name evolved into Kanagy, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States, particularly among the Amish and Mennonite communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanagy: 1,351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,885
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanagy 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
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N AH0 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænəʤi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', 'KNJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanagy in Braille

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

The name Kanagy in braille

How to sign the name Kanagy using Sign Language

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

The name Kanagy in sign language

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