Kinsky

Kinsky Meaning & Origin

About Kinsky
The surname Kinsky is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "kyn" meaning "dog." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty or agility. Over time, the surname Kinsky became associated with a noble Czech family that played a significant role in the history and politics of the region. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found primarily in the Czech Republic and among Czech diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kinsky: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/kinsky*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinsky in Braille

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

The name Kinsky in braille

How to sign the name Kinsky using Sign Language

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

The name Kinsky in sign language

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