Keson

Keson Meaning & Origin

About Keson
The surname Keson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ketel" or "Ketil," which itself originated from the Old Norse name "Ketill." The name "Ketill" was commonly used in Viking and Norse cultures and is believed to have meant "cauldron" or "helmet." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Keson. Therefore, the surname Keson likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting someone who was the son of Ketel or Ketill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keson: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/keson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keson in Braille

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

The name Keson in braille

How to sign the name Keson using Sign Language

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

The name Keson in sign language

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