Kehne

Kehne Meaning & Origin

About Kehne
The surname Kehne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kein," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious traits. Over time, the name Kehne became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the bravery and boldness associated with the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kehne: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/kɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kehne in Braille

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

The name Kehne in braille

How to sign the name Kehne using Sign Language

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

The name Kehne in sign language

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