Kore

Kore Meaning & Origin

About Kore
The surname Kore is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "kore," meaning "this." It could have been used as a surname to denote someone who lived near a particular location or had a connection to it. Another possibility is that it originated from the Japanese word "korei," meaning "old age" or "seniority," suggesting that the surname was given to someone respected or revered for their wisdom or experience. Overall, the meaning of the surname Kore is likely to vary depending on the specific context and region within Japan.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kore: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/kore*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kore in Braille

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

The name Kore in braille

How to sign the name Kore using Sign Language

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

The name Kore in sign language

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