Kurr

Kurr Meaning & Origin

About Kurr
The surname Kurr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kur," meaning "short." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone of short stature or a person with a short temper. The surname Kurr is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurr: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1
🌐 IPA
/kurr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurr in Braille

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

The name Kurr in braille

How to sign the name Kurr using Sign Language

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

The name Kurr in sign language

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