Kemeny

Kemeny Meaning & Origin

About Kemeny
The surname Kemeny is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "kemény," meaning "hard" or "tough." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals who possessed strong or resilient qualities. The name may have originally been bestowed upon someone who demonstrated physical or mental strength, endurance, or determination. Over time, the surname Kemeny has become a relatively common Hungarian surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kemeny: 329
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M IH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛmɪni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kemeny in Braille

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

The name Kemeny in braille

How to sign the name Kemeny using Sign Language

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

The name Kemeny in sign language

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