Koon

Koon Meaning & Origin

About Koon
The surname Koon is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "gwan" or "kwan," which means "official" or "government official." It is a common surname among the Cantonese-speaking population and is often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in government affairs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koon: 5,638
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,083
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.91

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/kun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koon in Braille

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

The name Koon in braille

How to sign the name Koon using Sign Language

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

The name Koon in sign language

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