Konkus

Konkus Meaning & Origin

About Konkus
The surname Konkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "konka" meaning "shell" or "conch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a shell-shaped or conch-shaped geographical feature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Konkus can be found primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Konkus: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Konkus 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
KNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 NG K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/konkus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Konkus in Braille

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

The name Konkus in braille

How to sign the name Konkus using Sign Language

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

The name Konkus in sign language

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