Kiehn

Kiehn Meaning & Origin

About Kiehn
The surname Kiehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kΓΌhn," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious traits. Over time, the name Kiehn became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiehn: 784
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,947
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiehn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/kin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiehn in Braille

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

The name Kiehn in braille

How to sign the name Kiehn using Sign Language

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

The name Kiehn in sign language

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