Kiso

Kiso Meaning & Origin

About Kiso
The surname Kiso is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the name of a region called Kiso in Japan, which is known for its beautiful mountains and rivers. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "kiso," meaning "foundation" or "base." Therefore, the surname Kiso can be understood to represent someone who comes from the Kiso region or someone who is seen as a solid and dependable foundation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiso: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 S OW0
🌐 IPA
/kiso*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiso in Braille

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

The name Kiso in braille

How to sign the name Kiso using Sign Language

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

The name Kiso in sign language

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