Kanner

Kanner Meaning & Origin

About Kanner
The surname Kanner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold jugs or pitchers. Over time, the name Kanner may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a place named Kanne or had some association with it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanner: 931
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26243
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanner in Braille

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

The name Kanner in braille

How to sign the name Kanner using Sign Language

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

The name Kanner in sign language

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