Kurrus

Kurrus Meaning & Origin

About Kurrus
The surname Kurrus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurz," meaning "short." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone of short stature or a person with a short temper. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a short or small house. Over time, the surname Kurrus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurrus: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kurrus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurrus in Braille

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

The name Kurrus in braille

How to sign the name Kurrus using Sign Language

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

The name Kurrus in sign language

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