Keitz

Keitz Meaning & Origin

About Keitz
The surname Keitz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Ketil," which was a common given name in medieval Germany. The name "Ketil" itself is of Old Norse origin and means "cauldron" or "kettle." Over time, the surname Keitz has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Keitzmann or Keitzmanns. Today, individuals with the surname Keitz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keitz: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kits/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keitz in Braille

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

The name Keitz in braille

How to sign the name Keitz using Sign Language

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

The name Keitz in sign language

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