Ketz

Ketz Meaning & Origin

About Ketz
The surname Ketz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ketz," meaning "cat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. The surname Ketz may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a feline-like appearance or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketz: 390
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,072
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kɛts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketz in Braille

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

The name Ketz in braille

How to sign the name Ketz using Sign Language

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

The name Ketz in sign language

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