Ketterling

Ketterling Meaning & Origin

About Ketterling
The surname Ketterling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ketter" meaning "chain" or "fetter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or repaired chains or fetters. Over time, individuals with this surname may have adopted it as a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketterling: 917
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26576
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T ER0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛtərlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketterling in Braille

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

The name Ketterling in braille

How to sign the name Ketterling using Sign Language

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

The name Ketterling in sign language

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