About Kanak
The surname Kanak is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "kanaka," meaning "gold." It is a common surname among various communities in India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The surname Kanak is often associated with individuals who may have had a connection to goldsmithing or were considered wealthy or prosperous.
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The surname Kanak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanak 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 Kanak is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kanak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.