Kidd

Kidd Meaning & Origin

About Kidd
The surname Kidd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kid" or "kide," meaning a young goat. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled or cared for goats, or possibly as a name for a goat herder. Over time, the surname Kidd became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kidd: 33,186
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 D
🌐 IPA
/kÉŞd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kidd in Braille

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

The name Kidd in braille

How to sign the name Kidd using Sign Language

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

The name Kidd in sign language

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