Kes

Kes Meaning & Origin

About Kes
The surname Kes is of Turkish origin and is derived from the word "kesmek," meaning "to cut" or "to sever." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cutter or a tailor. The name Kes may also have been given to individuals who were known for their skill in cutting or severing objects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kes: 333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60505
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kes in Braille

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

The name Kes in braille

How to sign the name Kes using Sign Language

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

The name Kes in sign language

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