Kelchner

Kelchner Meaning & Origin

About Kelchner
The surname Kelchner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kellner," meaning "waiter" or "servant." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kellner," which itself comes from the Latin word "cellarius," meaning "steward" or "cellar-keeper." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in a noble household or a tavern, responsible for serving food and drinks. Over time, variations of the name, such as Kelchner, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelchner: 862
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kelchner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLXNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CACA
🔊 Soundex
K0420506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛlknər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLXNR', 'KLKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelchner in Braille

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

The name Kelchner in braille

How to sign the name Kelchner using Sign Language

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

The name Kelchner in sign language

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