About Ketch
The surname Ketch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cycce" or "cicce," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or sold jugs or pitchers. The name Ketch may also have been a metonymic occupational name for a sailor or boatman, as a ketch is a type of sailing vessel. Overall, the surname Ketch likely originated as a nickname or occupational name associated with the trade of making or using jugs or pitchers, or with seafaring.
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The surname Ketch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketch 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 Ketch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ketch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ketch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.