About Kidney
The surname Kidney is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kidenei," meaning "kidney." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a kidney, such as a rounded or protruding shape. Alternatively, it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a butcher or a cook who specialized in preparing kidney dishes. The surname Kidney is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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The surname Kidney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kidney 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 Kidney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kidney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kidney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.