Kusunoki

Kusunoki Meaning & Origin

About Kusunoki
The surname Kusunoki is of Japanese origin and is written as 楠木 in kanji characters. It is a relatively common surname in Japan. The name Kusunoki is derived from the words "kusunoki," which means "camphor tree," and "ki," which means "tree" or "wood." The camphor tree is known for its strength and durability, and the surname Kusunoki is often associated with qualities such as resilience, steadfastness, and loyalty. It is also associated with the historical figure Kusunoki Masashige, a renowned samurai known for his unwavering loyalty and bravery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kusunoki: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kusunoki based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW2 S UW0 N OW1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/kusunoki*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kusunoki in Braille

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

The name Kusunoki in braille

How to sign the name Kusunoki using Sign Language

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

The name Kusunoki in sign language

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