Kuhns

Kuhns Meaning & Origin

About Kuhns
The surname Kuhns is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunne," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who was known for their courage or bravery. Over time, the name Kuhns has evolved and may have variations such as Kuhn, Kuhne, or KΓΌhn.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhns: 7,055
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,979
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/kunz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhns in Braille

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

The name Kuhns in braille

How to sign the name Kuhns using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhns in sign language

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