Kelch

Kelch Meaning & Origin

About Kelch
The surname Kelch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelch," meaning "chalice" or "cup." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used chalices, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a chalice. The name Kelch may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a tavern keeper or someone involved in the wine trade, as chalices were commonly associated with religious ceremonies and wine.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelch: 3,018
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
K0420
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/kษ›lสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLX', 'KLK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelch in Braille

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

The name Kelch in braille

How to sign the name Kelch using Sign Language

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

The name Kelch in sign language

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