Kuhn

Kuhn Meaning & Origin

About Kuhn
The surname Kuhn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuon" or "kun," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed courageous or fearless characteristics. The name Kuhn has variations in spelling, such as KΓΌhn or Kuehn, and is relatively common in German-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhn: 31,776
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1102
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuhn 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

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 Kuhn in Braille

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

The name Kuhn in braille

How to sign the name Kuhn using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhn in sign language

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