Kannas

Kannas Meaning & Origin

About Kannas
The surname Kannas is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "kanna," which means "to carry" or "to bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kanna. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or capable of carrying heavy loads. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kannas: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kannas in Braille

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

The name Kannas in braille

How to sign the name Kannas using Sign Language

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

The name Kannas in sign language

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