Kumi

Kumi Meaning & Origin

About Kumi
The surname Kumi is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "kum" which means "to kill" or "to destroy." The name Kumi is often associated with bravery and strength, reflecting the historical significance of warriors and fighters within the Akan culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kumi: 314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/kumi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kumi in Braille

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

The name Kumi in braille

How to sign the name Kumi using Sign Language

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

The name Kumi in sign language

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