Kiewit

Kiewit Meaning & Origin

About Kiewit
The surname Kiewit is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kiewit," which means "lapwing" in Dutch. The lapwing is a type of bird known for its distinctive crest and elaborate courtship displays. The surname Kiewit likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics or behaviors similar to the lapwing, such as being lively, energetic, or having a flamboyant personality. Over time, the surname Kiewit became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiewit: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 W IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkiwɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiewit in Braille

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

The name Kiewit in braille

How to sign the name Kiewit using Sign Language

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

The name Kiewit in sign language

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