About Ketels
The surname Ketels is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Kettel, which was a diminutive form of the name Ketele, itself derived from the Old Dutch word "ketel" meaning "kettle." The name Ketels likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or used kettles or had a physical resemblance to one. It may also have been a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith or a brewer, as kettles were commonly used in these trades. Overall, the surname Ketels is associated with someone who had a connection to kettles or kettle-related activities in medieval times.
The surname Ketels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketels 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 Ketels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ketels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ketels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.