Ketner

Ketner Meaning & Origin

About Ketner
The surname Ketner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ketner," meaning "cellarman" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to individuals who were responsible for managing the cellar or storeroom, particularly in a noble or wealthy household. Over time, the surname Ketner may have been adopted by various families who held this position, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketner: 2,715
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,578
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketner in Braille

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

The name Ketner in braille

How to sign the name Ketner using Sign Language

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

The name Ketner in sign language

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