Kilo

Kilo Meaning & Origin

About Kilo
The surname Kilo is of African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "kilo," which means "elephant." The surname Kilo is often associated with strength, power, and wisdom, as the elephant is considered a symbol of these qualities in Akan culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilo: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪˌloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilo in Braille

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

The name Kilo in braille

How to sign the name Kilo using Sign Language

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

The name Kilo in sign language

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