Gitau

Gitau Meaning & Origin

About Gitau
The surname Gitau is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "gitaũ" which means "to cultivate" or "to till the land." The name Gitau is often associated with individuals who are hardworking, diligent, and have a strong connection to the land and agriculture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gitau: 382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 T AW0
🌐 IPA
/gitau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JT', 'KT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gitau in Braille

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

The name Gitau in braille

How to sign the name Gitau using Sign Language

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

The name Gitau in sign language

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