Kensey

Kensey Meaning & Origin

About Kensey
The surname Kensey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cynesige," which means "royal victory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Kensey. Over time, the name has evolved and variations such as Kense, Kensy, and Kinsey have emerged. The surname Kensey carries a connotation of triumph and nobility, reflecting the meaning of its root name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kensey: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kensey 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
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/kensey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kensey in Braille

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

The name Kensey in braille

How to sign the name Kensey using Sign Language

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

The name Kensey in sign language

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