Kellett

Kellett Meaning & Origin

About Kellett
The surname Kellett is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ketill, meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." The name was introduced to England and Scotland by Viking settlers during the medieval period. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Kellett. As a surname, Kellett is typically associated with individuals of English or Scottish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kellett: 3,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛlɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kellett in Braille

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

The name Kellett in braille

How to sign the name Kellett using Sign Language

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

The name Kellett in sign language

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