Ky

Ky Meaning & Origin

About Ky
The surname Ky is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "gi" or "gi-ri," which means "flag" or "banner." It is a relatively common surname in Korea and is often associated with individuals who have a strong sense of leadership, honor, and determination. The name Ky may also have variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Ki or Kye.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ky: 1,042
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,137
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1
🌐 IPA
/ky*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ky in Braille

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

The name Ky in braille

How to sign the name Ky using Sign Language

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

The name Ky in sign language

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