Komon

Komon Meaning & Origin

About Komon
The surname Komon is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the word "ko" meaning "small" or "little" and "mon" meaning "gate" or "door." Therefore, the surname Komon can be understood as "small gate" or "little door." It may have originated as a name for someone who lived near a small gate or entrance. Additionally, Komon can also refer to a type of traditional Japanese pattern used in textiles, particularly in kimono designs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Komon: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/komon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Komon in Braille

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

The name Komon in braille

How to sign the name Komon using Sign Language

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

The name Komon in sign language

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