Kuhne

Kuhne Meaning & Origin

About Kuhne
The surname Kuhne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kühne," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed courageous or daring qualities. The name may have originally been used to describe a warrior or a person who took risks. Over time, the surname Kuhne has become a common family name in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhne: 679
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/kən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhne in Braille

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

The name Kuhne in braille

How to sign the name Kuhne using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhne in sign language

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