Kidder

Kidder Meaning & Origin

About Kidder
The surname Kidder is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kidere," meaning a young goat or a playful person. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or mischievous nature. Over time, the name Kidder became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kidder: 6,746
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,179
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪdər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kidder in Braille

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

The name Kidder in braille

How to sign the name Kidder using Sign Language

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

The name Kidder in sign language

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