Kunau

Kunau Meaning & Origin

About Kunau
The surname Kunau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunne" meaning "knowledge" or "skill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was knowledgeable or skilled in a particular trade or profession. Over time, the surname Kunau has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kunau: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N UW1
🌐 IPA
/kunau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kunau in Braille

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

The name Kunau in braille

How to sign the name Kunau using Sign Language

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

The name Kunau in sign language

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