Kanu

Kanu Meaning & Origin

About Kanu
The surname Kanu is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name Kanu is derived from the Igbo word "kanu" which means "land" or "earth." It is often associated with the concept of ancestral land or homeland. The surname Kanu signifies a connection to one's ancestral roots and the importance of land and heritage within Igbo culture.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanu: 1,070
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23675
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N UW0
🌐 IPA
/kanu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanu in Braille

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

The name Kanu in braille

How to sign the name Kanu using Sign Language

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

The name Kanu in sign language

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