Kanis

Kanis Meaning & Origin

About Kanis
The surname Kanis is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kanis," which means "canine" or "dog" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had dog-like qualities or characteristics. The surname Kanis may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for a dog breeder or someone who worked with dogs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanis: 314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanis in Braille

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

The name Kanis in braille

How to sign the name Kanis using Sign Language

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

The name Kanis in sign language

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