Keitel

Keitel Meaning & Origin

About Keitel
The surname Keitel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kītel," meaning "a short coat" or "a smock." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made or sold such garments. Over time, the surname Keitel has become relatively rare and is most commonly found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keitel: 468
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keitel in Braille

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

The name Keitel in braille

How to sign the name Keitel using Sign Language

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

The name Keitel in sign language

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