Kvien

Kvien Meaning & Origin

About Kvien
The surname Kvien is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kviðr," meaning "belly" or "womb." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a rotund or prominent belly. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kvien can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their belly or physical appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kvien: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K V EY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kvien*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kvien in Braille

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

The name Kvien in braille

How to sign the name Kvien using Sign Language

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

The name Kvien in sign language

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