Kun

Kun Meaning & Origin

About Kun
The surname Kun is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "prince" or "noble," suggesting a noble or aristocratic lineage. Another possible meaning is "to watch" or "to observe," indicating a family associated with surveillance or guardianship. The exact meaning of the surname Kun can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used and the regional dialects in which it is found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kun: 822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,909
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kun 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 Kun 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 Kun in Braille

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

The name Kun in braille

How to sign the name Kun using Sign Language

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

The name Kun in sign language

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