About Kinn
The surname Kinn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ceann," meaning "head" or "chief." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or headland. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or leadership. Overall, the surname Kinn signifies a person's association with a prominent geographical feature or their status as a leader.
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The surname Kinn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kinn 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 Kinn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kinn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kinn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.