Kanitz

Kanitz Meaning & Origin

About Kanitz
The surname Kanitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold jugs or pitchers. Over time, the surname Kanitz has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanitz: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanitz in Braille

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

The name Kanitz in braille

How to sign the name Kanitz using Sign Language

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

The name Kanitz in sign language

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