Keiter

Keiter Meaning & Origin

About Keiter
The surname Keiter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keite," meaning "a small barrel" or "cask." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of barrels. Over time, the surname Keiter has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keiter: 827
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,777
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkitΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keiter in Braille

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

The name Keiter in braille

How to sign the name Keiter using Sign Language

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

The name Keiter in sign language

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