About Kievit
The surname Kievit is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kievit," which means "plover" in English. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the plover bird, such as agility or a lively nature. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a bird catcher or a bird seller. Overall, the surname Kievit is a reminder of the connection between individuals and nature, particularly birds, in Dutch culture.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kievit based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kievit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kievit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.