Kanuck

Kanuck Meaning & Origin

About Kanuck
The surname Kanuck is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kanake," which was a term used to refer to people from the Mediterranean region. Over time, the term evolved to become a derogatory term for immigrants from Southern Europe. As a surname, Kanuck may have been given to individuals who were perceived to have Mediterranean or Southern European ancestry. However, it is important to note that the term and its usage are considered offensive and inappropriate today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanuck: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N AH2 K
🌐 IPA
/kanuck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanuck in Braille

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

The name Kanuck in braille

How to sign the name Kanuck using Sign Language

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

The name Kanuck in sign language

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