The Kuhn Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Kuhn, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Kuhn family crest.
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Origin of the Kuhn name
Kuhn comes from Kuno or Kuhn, short forms of the given name Konrad, from Germanic kuoni, "bold", and rāt, "counsel". Konrad was a popular name in medieval Germany, borne by kings and dukes. The surname is especially common in south-west Germany and in Switzerland.
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Kuhn name FAQ
What does the Kuhn name mean?
Short form of Konrad ("bold counsel"). Common variants include Kühn, Kuhne, Kuno.
Where does the Kuhn surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Switzerland, Austria and the United States.
Is there a Kuhn coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Kuhn crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Kuhn coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).