Kui

Kui Meaning & Origin

About Kui
The surname Kui is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it refers to someone who is tall or high, symbolizing a person of lofty stature or high social status. Another interpretation suggests that it represents someone who is skilled or adept in a particular field, indicating expertise or excellence. The exact meaning of the surname Kui may vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kui: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1
🌐 IPA
/kui*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kui in Braille

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

The name Kui in braille

How to sign the name Kui using Sign Language

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

The name Kui in sign language

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