Kasongo

Kasongo Meaning & Origin

About Kasongo
The surname Kasongo is of Bantu origin and is commonly found among the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is derived from the word "kasonga," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." The name Kasongo signifies strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of the Luba people in the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kasongo: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 S AA1 NG G OW0
🌐 IPA
/kasongo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kasongo in Braille

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

The name Kasongo in braille

How to sign the name Kasongo using Sign Language

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

The name Kasongo in sign language

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