Kundu

Kundu Meaning & Origin

About Kundu
The surname Kundu is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Bengali Hindus. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kunda," which means "a pond" or "a water body." The surname Kundu is often associated with people who lived near or worked with water bodies, such as ponds or wells. It is a relatively common surname in West Bengal and Bangladesh, and individuals with this surname can be found in various professions and social backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kundu: 582
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,103
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N D UW1
🌐 IPA
/kundu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kundu in Braille

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

The name Kundu in braille

How to sign the name Kundu using Sign Language

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

The name Kundu in sign language

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