Khauv

Khauv Meaning & Origin

About Khauv
The surname Khauv is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "khauv," which means "to dig" or "to excavate." It is a surname commonly found among the Khmer people of Cambodia. The name may have originally been associated with individuals who were involved in digging or excavation work, or it could have been given to someone who lived near a place where digging or excavation activities took place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khauv: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 V
🌐 IPA
/khauv*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khauv in Braille

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

The name Khauv in braille

How to sign the name Khauv using Sign Language

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

The name Khauv in sign language

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