Kolander

Kolander Meaning & Origin

About Kolander
The surname Kolander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolander," meaning "a sieve or strainer." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used sieves or strainers. Over time, the surname Kolander has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolander: 574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0405306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘lΙ™ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolander in Braille

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

The name Kolander in braille

How to sign the name Kolander using Sign Language

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

The name Kolander in sign language

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