About Kanefsky
The surname Kanefsky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kanef," meaning "hem" or "edge." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a garment maker, specifically referring to the person who sewed the hems or edges of clothing. The name Kanefsky is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
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The surname Kanefsky is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanefsky based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kanefsky in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanefsky using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.