Koontz

Koontz Meaning & Origin

About Koontz
The surname Koontz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunst," meaning "skill" or "art." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled or talented in a particular craft or profession. Over time, the surname Koontz has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, but its meaning remains rooted in the idea of skill or artistry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koontz: 10,538
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koontz 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
KNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/kunts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koontz in Braille

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

The name Koontz in braille

How to sign the name Koontz using Sign Language

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

The name Koontz in sign language

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