Kudo
Kudo Meaning & Origin
About Kudo
The surname Kudo is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "ku" meaning "nine" and "do" meaning "door" or "gate." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived near the ninth gate or entrance of a village or town. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "kudo" meaning "way" or "path," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular path or road. Overall, the surname Kudo is associated with geographical or topographical origins in Japan.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Kudo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Kudo: 526
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 41359
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.18
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kudo 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 Kudo is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Kudo in Braille
Here's how to represent Kudo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Kudo using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Kudo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
