Kurn

Kurn Meaning & Origin

About Kurn
The surname Kurn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurne," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, graceful, or having a long neck. The surname Kurn is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurn: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/kurn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurn in Braille

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

The name Kurn in braille

How to sign the name Kurn using Sign Language

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

The name Kurn in sign language

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