Kettner

Kettner Meaning & Origin

About Kettner
The surname Kettner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Ketner" or "Kettner," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is derived from the Middle High German word "ketenære," which refers to someone who manages or operates a tavern or inn. The name was likely given to individuals who worked in the hospitality industry, particularly those who owned or managed inns or taverns.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kettner: 1,374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kettner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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 Kettner in Braille

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

The name Kettner in braille

How to sign the name Kettner using Sign Language

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

The name Kettner in sign language

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