Kinkaid

Kinkaid Meaning & Origin

About Kinkaid
The surname Kinkaid is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ceann Céid," meaning "head of the rock." It is believed to have originated from a place name referring to a headland or promontory. The name Kinkaid is associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to nature, reflecting the rugged landscape of Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kinkaid: 756
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 NG K EY2 D
🌐 IPA
/kinkaid*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinkaid in Braille

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

The name Kinkaid in braille

How to sign the name Kinkaid using Sign Language

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

The name Kinkaid in sign language

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