Kuehn

Kuehn Meaning & Origin

About Kuehn
The surname Kuehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kΓΌhn," meaning "bold" or "brave." It was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed courage or audacity. Over time, the name Kuehn became a hereditary surname and is now commonly found among German-speaking populations.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuehn: 7,181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,905
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.43

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/kun/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuehn in Braille

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

The name Kuehn in braille

How to sign the name Kuehn using Sign Language

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

The name Kuehn in sign language

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