Kanuri

Kanuri Meaning & Origin

About Kanuri
The surname Kanuri is derived from the Kanuri ethnic group, primarily found in northeastern Nigeria and southeastern Niger. The name Kanuri refers to both the ethnic group and the language they speak. The Kanuri people have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their history, traditions, and contributions to the region. The surname Kanuri signifies an individual's connection to this ethnic group and their cultural identity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanuri: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N UW1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/kanuri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanuri in Braille

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

The name Kanuri in braille

How to sign the name Kanuri using Sign Language

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

The name Kanuri in sign language

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