Kench

Kench Meaning & Origin

About Kench
The surname Kench is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cennan," meaning "to make known" or "to declare." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was outspoken or had a tendency to speak their mind. Over time, the name Kench became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kench can be found across various English-speaking countries, often with different variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kench: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N CH
🌐 IPA
/kench*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNX', 'KNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kench in Braille

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

The name Kench in braille

How to sign the name Kench using Sign Language

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

The name Kench in sign language

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