Kuhs

Kuhs Meaning & Origin

About Kuhs
The surname Kuhs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuhs," meaning "cow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned cows, such as a cowherd or a dairy farmer. The name may have also been given to someone who had physical characteristics resembling a cow or had a gentle and docile nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhs: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kuhs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhs in Braille

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

The name Kuhs in braille

How to sign the name Kuhs using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhs in sign language

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