Khouri

Khouri Meaning & Origin

About Khouri
The surname Khouri is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Christian families in Lebanon and Syria. It is derived from the Arabic word "khawaja," which means "master" or "lord." The surname Khouri is often used as an honorific title for someone who is respected or holds a position of authority within their community. It is a surname that signifies prestige and social standing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khouri: 1,173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,081
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khouri in Braille

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

The name Khouri in braille

How to sign the name Khouri using Sign Language

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

The name Khouri in sign language

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