Kellar

Kellar Meaning & Origin

About Kellar
The surname Kellar is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelle," meaning "spoon." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used spoons. The name may have also been used to denote someone who had a spoon-like feature or characteristic, such as a rounded or spoon-shaped head. Over time, variations of the surname Kellar have emerged, including Keller and Kellner, which have similar meanings and associations with the occupation of a spoon maker or user.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kellar: 5,120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kellar in Braille

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

The name Kellar in braille

How to sign the name Kellar using Sign Language

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

The name Kellar in sign language

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