Koury

Koury Meaning & Origin

About Koury
The surname Koury is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "koura," meaning "ball" or "sphere." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was round or had a round face. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Koury can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Lebanese and Syrian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koury: 1,664
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,063
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koury in Braille

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

The name Koury in braille

How to sign the name Koury using Sign Language

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

The name Koury in sign language

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