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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The surname Ketterling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ketterling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.