About Kannon
The surname Kannon is of Japanese origin and is derived from the word "Kan'on," which refers to the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, known as Avalokiteśvara in Sanskrit. The name Kannon is associated with mercy, empathy, and kindness, reflecting the qualities attributed to the bodhisattva. As a surname, Kannon may have been adopted by individuals or families who held a deep reverence for Buddhism or sought to embody the virtues associated with the bodhisattva.
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The surname Kannon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kannon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kannon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kannon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.