Submitted Surnames from Other Sources

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Kaga Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 何 (see Nani).
Kagami Japanese
From 加 (ka) "increase, add, addition, Canada include, join" combined with 賀 (ga) meaning "joy, congratulate, greet, celebrate", 立 (takao, tatsu, ritsu) meaning "stand up, rise, erect, set, establish" combined with 基 (ki) meaning "underlying, base, basis, radicals" or 各 (kaku) meaning "each" combined with 務 (mu) meaning "duties, task, affairs" (各務 as a word means "duties")... [more]
Kagamine Japanese, Popular Culture
From the Japanese (kagami) meaning "mirror" and (ne) meaning "sound".
Kaganov Jewish (Russified)
Russified version of Cohen.
Kagiyama Japanese
Means "key mountain".... [more]
Kahananui Hawaiian
From the given name Kahananui.
Kahju Estonian
Kahju is an Estonian surname meaning "loss" and "harm".
Kahn German
Derived from German Kahn "small boat" as well as a Germanized form of the Jewish surname Cohen.
Kahue Hawaiian
From the given name Kahue.
Kahveci Turkish
Means "coffee producer" in Turkish.
Kaiba Japanese
Kai means "ocean,harbor" while Ba means "leaf" and possibly others. {this might need further research}
Kaifu Japanese
Combination of the kanji 海 (kai, "sea, ocean") and 部 (bu, "division, section"). A famous bearer of this surname is Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu (海部 俊樹; b. 1931).
Kaimiņš Latvian
Means "neighbour".
Kaine English
Variant of Caine.
Käis Estonian
Käis is an Estonian surname meaning "sleeve".
Kaisaki Japanese
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 貝崎 (see Kaizaki).
Käit Estonian
Käit is an Estonian surname meaning "operation" and "duty".
Kaiyō Japanese (Rare)
This surname is used as 回 (e, kai, ka.eru, mawa.shi-, -mawa.shi, mawa.su, -mawa.su, -mawa.ri, mawa.ru, -mawa.ru, motoo.ru) meaning "game, revolve, round" and 陽 (you, hi) meaning "daytime, heaven, male, positive, sunshine, yang principle."... [more]
Kaizaki Japanese
From Japanese 貝 (kai) meaning "aquatic shellfish" and 崎 (saki) meaning "small peninsula; cape".
Kaizawa Japanese
From Japanese 貝 (Kai) meaning "shellfish" and 澤 (Sawa, Zawa) meaning "swamp".
Kaji Japanese
Japanese surname meaning "wind". This is the last name of famous Japanese voice actor from Tokyo Japan, Yūki Kaji.
Kajitani Japanese
Rare Japanese surname, roughly meaning "to add to the field; extend field boundaries".
Kajiwara Japanese
Written with characters meaning ‘oar’ and ‘plain’, this name is found mostly in western Japan.
Kaju Estonian
Kaju is an Estonian surname derived from "kajut" meaning "cabin".
Kakashi Japanese
This might come from the given name.
Kaki Japanese
From Japanese 柿 (kaki) meaning "persimmon".
Kakinuma Japanese
Kaki means "Persimmon" and Numa means "Swamp".
Kąkol Polish
Means "corncockle".
Kaktiņš Latvian
Derived from the word kakts meaning "nook, corner".
Kalahasthi Sanskrit
It is derived from the Sanskrit words “kala,” which mean “time”, and “hasthi,” which means “elephant”. Together, the name means “the elephant of time,” which is a reference to the goddess Kali, who is often depicted riding on the back of an elephant... [more]
Kalanjian Armenian
Meaning unknown.
Káldor Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Kalter.
Kalicki Polish
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Balice.
Kalinić Croatian, Serbian
Meaning unknown.... [more]
Kalita Indian, Assamese
Meaning uncertain. One theory suggests that the name is derived from Sanskrit कुल (kula) meaning "family, caste" and लुप्त (lupta) meaning "lost, gone", though this has been criticised as a false etymology.
Kallai Estonian
Kallai is an Estonian surname possibly derived from "kall" meaning "slope" and "lai" meaning "wide/broad": "wide slope".
Kalle Estonian
Kalle is an Estonian surname meaning "slope", "slant" and "incline".
Kalsi Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Meaning unknown. Kalsi is a clan to Sikhs while it is a sub-caste to Lohars.
Kam Korean
North Korean, from Sino-Korean "甘" (Kam) meaning "Sweet".
Kama Estonian
Kama is an Estonian surname; from "kama", a food made of finely milled flour.
Kamado Japanese
A traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fuelled cookstove/furnace (竈 kama), while the second means "door" (門 do). Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kamado Japanese (Rare)
Means "cooking furnace opening" in Japanese.
Kamaka Hawaiian
From the given name Kamaka.
Kamakado Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Kamado.
Kamakawiwo'ole Hawaiian
From ka maka wiwo'ole, which means "the fearless eye, the bold face" in Hawaiian.... [more]
Kamalanchali Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamalaphirom Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamalas Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamalas Na Krungthep Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamalaswin Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamara Western African
Used in Sierra Leone.
Kamath Sanskrit
Derived from the Sanskrit word “kamat,” which means “merchant” or “trader”.
Kamenashi Japanese
Means "turle pear" in Japanese. From the Japanese words 亀 (turtle) and 梨 (pear).
Kamenev Russian
Russian spelling of surname Kamanov
Kametz Polish (Germanized), German
From the Polish kmiec, meaning ‘small tenant farmer’.
Kamhi Jewish
Name found throughout the Mediterranean, predominantly in Mizrahi and Sephardic Jewish communities. Meaning unknown.
Kami Japanese
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 神 (see Jin).
Kamikaze Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 神 (kami) meaning "god" and 風 (kaze) meaning "wind".
Kaminaga Japanese
Kami/神 = "God, Spirit, Supernatural Being" Naga/永 ,長. 永 = "Eternal" 長 = "Length". So it basically means "God Eternal" or "God length".
Kaminari Japanese
From Japanese 上 (kami) meaning "above" and 鳴 (nari) meaning "sound, to ring" or 雷 (kaminari) meaning "thunder"
Kamiyui Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 神 (kami) meaning "God, spirit" and 結 (yui) meaning "connection", referring to the event of someone praying for the descent of God.
Kamkaew Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai คำแก้ว (see Khamkaeo).
Kamolchanthr Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamoldilok Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolkhontha Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolnawin Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolsutthi Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolthani Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolwathin Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamolyabut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamoto Japanese
This surname is used as 加本, 嘉本, 家本, 賀本, 下元, 嘉元 or 賀元 with 加 (ka, kuwa.eru, kuwa.waru) meaning "add(ition), Canada, include, increase, join," 嘉 (ka, yoi, yomi.suru) meaning "applaud, esteem, praise," 家 (ka, ke, ie, uchi, ya) meaning "expert, family, home, house, performer, professional," 賀 (ga, ka) meaning "congratulations, joy," 下 (ka, ge, o.riru, kuda.saru, kuda.ri, kuda.ru, sa.garu, sa.geru, shita, shimo, moto) meaning "below, descend, down, give, inferior, low," 本 (hon, moto) meaning "book, main, origin, present, real, true" and 元 (gan, gen, moto) meaning "beginning, former time, origin."
Kampa Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 寒波 (kampa) meaning "cold wave", referring to possibly a person described as having cold vibes or an event that involved cold waves.
Kampu Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 寒風 (see Kampū).
Kampū Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 寒風 (kampū) meaning "cold winter wind", referring to possibly a person described as cold or an event that involved cold wind.
Kampuh Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 寒風 (see Kampū).
Kampuu Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 寒風 (see Kampū).
Kamukakmun Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamutharat Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamuthwanit Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamutka Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamutphisamai Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kamutyoothin Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kan Japanese
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 神 (see Jin).
Kanabut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanada Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Kaneda.
Kanae Japanese
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 神 (see Jin).
Kanagusuku Okinawan
The Okinawan language reading of its kanji, meaning "golden castle".
Kanakakhukun Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakakorn Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakanchali Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakapinda Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakapradisth Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakarat Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakomol Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanakuri Japanese
Derived from the Japanese kanji 金 (kana) meaning "gold, metal, firmness" combined with 栗 (kuri) meaning "chestnut". ... [more]
Kanamara Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanamori Japanese
From Japanese 金 (kana) meaning "gold, money" and 森 (mori) meaning "forest".
Kananonth Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanasut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanatiqueli Cherokee
This surname is derived from the Old French surname Cantrell, meaning "small bell" or "treble".
Kanatiquelli Cherokee
This surname is derived from the Old French surname Cantrell, meaning "small bell" or "treble". The first known bearer is a part-Cherokee author.
Kanazoé Mossi
Not available.
Kandel Arabic (Egyptian)
Alternate transcription of Arabic قنديل (see Qandil).
Kandhal Indian, Gujarati
People with the last name of "Kandhal" are commonly descendants of Rao Kandhal who belonged to the "Rathore" clan of Rajputs (warrior class) in India. "Rao" is a royal title. Rao Kandhal was younger brother of Rao Jodha who founded the princely state of Jodhpur in western Rajasthan, India... [more]
Kandil Arabic
Means "lamp, candle, lantern" in Arabic.
Kandil Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic قنديل (see Qandil).
Kane Irish, Norwegian
From the anglicized Irish surname Cathan, meaning "warlike." In Norway, it's used as a noble name.
Kanedakara Japanese
Combination Kanji Character "金" meaning "Gold", with "宝" meaning "Treasure".
Kanehira Japanese
From Japanese 金 (kane) meaning "gold, metal, money" and 平 (hira 2) meaning "level, even, peaceful".
Kaneki Japanese
This surname is used as 金城, 金木, 金気, 金喜, 兼城, 兼木 or 鹿子木 with 金 (kin, kon, gon, kana-, kane, -gane) meaning "gold," 兼 (ken, ka.neru, -ka.neru) meaning "and, concurrently," 城 (jou, shiro, ki) meaning "castle," 木 (boku, moku, ki, ko-) meaning "tree, wood," 気 (ki, ke, iki) meaning "air, atmosphere, mood, mind, spirit," 喜 (ki, yoroko.basu, yoroko.bu) meaning "rejoice, take pleasure in," 鹿 (roku, ka, shika) meaning "deer" and 子 (shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, -ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of the Chinese zodiac)."
Kanellopoulos Greek
Feminine version is Kanellopoulou
Kanep Estonian
Kanep is an Estonian surname meaning "hemp".
Kangjeong Korean (Archaic)
Meaning unknown. Surname for 50 koreans, very archaic.
Kanisthabut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthachat Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthachinda Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthadit Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthaka Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthakhup Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthamal Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthanakha Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthanonth Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthapayakhr Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthaphut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanistharat Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthasangkat Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthasawatd Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthasen Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthasunthon Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthasut Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthayon Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanisthayukta Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kankaze Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 寒風 (see Kampū).
Kann Estonian
Kann is an Estonian surname meaning "jug" and "pitcher".
Kannus Estonian
Kannus is an Estonian surname meaning "spur" and "rowel".
Kanō Japanese
From Japanese 加 (ka) meaning "add, increase" and 納 (nō) meaning "settlement, obtain, reap".
Kanō Japanese
From Japanese 加 (ka) meaning "add, increase" and 納 (nō) meaning "settlement, obtain, reap".
Kanokmani Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanoknak Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanoknawin Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kanoksiri Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kansiime Kiga
The surname of a certain Anne.
Kantawong Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai คันธวงศ์ (see Khanthawong).
Kanza Japanese
formed with 神 (Shin, Jin, Kami, Kan, Kou) meaning "God" and 座 (Za) meaning "Squat, Seat". Which means the surname could possible come out as “A seat for gods”
Kapilakanjana Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapilakanonth Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapilawatana Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapincharanonth Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapittatha Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapittathai Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapittatha Na Krungthep Thai
It is a surname bestowed upon the reign of King Rama VI of the Thai Chakri Dynasty.
Kapity English
Meaning unknown.
Kapoor Indian, Hindi, Punjabi
From Sanskrit कर्पूर (karpura) meaning "camphor".
Kapur Indian, Hindi, Punjabi
Alternate transcription of Kapoor.
Kar Turkish
Means "snow" in Turkish.
Karabatsos Greek
Uncommon Greek surname.
Karabulut Turkish
Means "black cloud" in Turkish.
Karaca Turkish
Means "roe deer" in Turkish.
Karaçam Turkish
Means larch.
Karadere Turkish
Means "black creek" in Turkish.
Karaduman Turkish
Means "black smoke" in Turkish.
Karagöz Turkish
Means "black eye" in Turkish.
Karakoç Turkish
Means "black ram" in Turkish.
Karakuş Turkish
Means "black bird" from Turkish kara meaning "black, dark" and kuş meaning "bird".
Karal Indian, Bengali
This Surname was given in honour by the Britishers to Nikhil Chandra Banerjee to recognize his efforts in constructing The Karali Kali temple in Dhaka,now the capital of Bangladesh. It was a very expensive construction and still attracts tourists every year... [more]
Karamatsu Japanese
Kara means "Larch" (green needles poking from a tree) and Matsu means "Pine/Fur Tree".
Karan Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 加覧 (see Garan).
Kárason Icelandic
Means "son of Kári" in Icelandic.