Kaniuk

Kaniuk Meaning & Origin

About Kaniuk
The surname Kaniuk is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "kania," meaning "crow." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with crows, such as dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaniuk: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IY0 AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/kaniuk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaniuk in Braille

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

The name Kaniuk in braille

How to sign the name Kaniuk using Sign Language

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

The name Kaniuk in sign language

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