Ketel

Ketel Meaning & Origin

About Ketel
The surname Ketel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name "Ketel," which was a personal name commonly used in the Middle Ages. The name Ketel is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "ketill," meaning "cauldron" or "kettle." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone who was associated with the use or manufacture of cauldrons or kettles. Over time, the surname Ketel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketel: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ketel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketel in Braille

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

The name Ketel in braille

How to sign the name Ketel using Sign Language

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

The name Ketel in sign language

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