Kinser

Kinser Meaning & Origin

About Kinser
The surname Kinser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kinne," meaning "chin" or "jaw." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive chin. Over time, the surname Kinser has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, it is primarily found in the United States and is borne by individuals of German descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kinser: 5,720
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.94

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪnsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinser in Braille

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

The name Kinser in braille

How to sign the name Kinser using Sign Language

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

The name Kinser in sign language

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