Kevan

Kevan Meaning & Origin

About Kevan
The surname Kevan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Caomhán," meaning "gentle, kind." It is a variant of the more common surname Kevin. The name Kevan is often associated with individuals who possess a gentle and kind nature, reflecting the meaning of their ancestral name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kevan: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛvən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kevan in Braille

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

The name Kevan in braille

How to sign the name Kevan using Sign Language

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

The name Kevan in sign language

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