Keenoy

Keenoy Meaning & Origin

About Keenoy
The surname Keenoy is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "keen" meaning "war" or "battle." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for a warrior or soldier. The suffix "-oy" is a diminutive or affectionate ending, suggesting a small or dear warrior. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Keenoy can be interpreted as "little warrior" or "beloved warrior."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keenoy: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keenoy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 N OY0
🌐 IPA
/keenoy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keenoy in Braille

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

The name Keenoy in braille

How to sign the name Keenoy using Sign Language

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

The name Keenoy in sign language

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