Kohner

Kohner Meaning & Origin

About Kohner
The surname Kohner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Köhner," meaning "a person who lives near or works in a small hut or cottage." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kunre," which refers to a small hut or cottage. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or worked near such a dwelling. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Kohner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohner: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohner in Braille

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

The name Kohner in braille

How to sign the name Kohner using Sign Language

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

The name Kohner in sign language

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