Kendig

Kendig Meaning & Origin

About Kendig
The surname Kendig is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kunz" or "Kunzmann," which is a diminutive form of the name "Konrad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or was associated with a person named Konrad. The name Kendig is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly among the Pennsylvania Dutch community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kendig: 1,661
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K05302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N D IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›ndΙͺg/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kendig in Braille

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

The name Kendig in braille

How to sign the name Kendig using Sign Language

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

The name Kendig in sign language

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