Ket

Ket Meaning & Origin

About Ket
The surname Ket is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Kett, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Koenraad. The name Koenraad is composed of the elements "koen," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "raad," meaning "counsel" or "advice." Therefore, the surname Ket can be interpreted to mean "son of Kett" or "descendant of Koenraad," suggesting a familial connection to someone who was known for their bravery or wise counsel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ket: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/ket*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ket in Braille

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

The name Ket in braille

How to sign the name Ket using Sign Language

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

The name Ket in sign language

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