Kinsman

Kinsman Meaning & Origin

About Kinsman
The surname Kinsman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kinsman," which means a male relative or a member of the same family. It was often used to denote someone who was a close relative or a blood relative. The name may have been given to someone who was considered a kinsman or used as a nickname for someone who was closely related to another person. Overall, the surname Kinsman signifies a familial connection or relationship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kinsman: 3,521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9245
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K052505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N Z M AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪnzˌmæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinsman in Braille

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

The name Kinsman in braille

How to sign the name Kinsman using Sign Language

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

The name Kinsman in sign language

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