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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The surname Kaniuk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kaniuk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.