Kontos

Kontos Meaning & Origin

About Kontos
The surname Kontos is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kontos," which means "pole" or "spear." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a tall and slender physique. The surname Kontos is relatively common in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kontos: 1,621
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,406
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K05302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N T OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘ntoʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kontos in Braille

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

The name Kontos in braille

How to sign the name Kontos using Sign Language

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

The name Kontos in sign language

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