Kett

Kett Meaning & Origin

About Kett
The surname Kett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ketel," which itself originated from the Old Norse name "Ketill." The name Ketill was a common personal name in Viking times and is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "ketill," meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." As a surname, Kett likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Ketel or Ketill. Over time, the surname Kett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kett: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kett in Braille

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

The name Kett in braille

How to sign the name Kett using Sign Language

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

The name Kett in sign language

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