Keehn

Keehn Meaning & Origin

About Keehn
The surname Keehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kein," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics or as a descriptive name for a courageous individual. Over time, the surname Keehn has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keehn: 2,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kin/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keehn in Braille

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

The name Keehn in braille

How to sign the name Keehn using Sign Language

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

The name Keehn in sign language

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