Kokkinos

Kokkinos Meaning & Origin

About Kokkinos
The surname Kokkinos is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kokkinos," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. The name may have been used to distinguish someone with these physical characteristics from others in the community. Over time, the surname Kokkinos has become a common Greek surname, often found in various regions of Greece and among the Greek diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kokkinos: 234
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kokkinos based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 K IY1 N OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/kokkinos*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kokkinos in Braille

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

The name Kokkinos in braille

How to sign the name Kokkinos using Sign Language

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

The name Kokkinos in sign language

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