Kilty

Kilty Meaning & Origin

About Kilty
The surname Kilty is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "coillteach," meaning "of the woods" or "woodland." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a wooded area. The name Kilty is often associated with individuals who have a connection to Scotland or Scottish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilty: 407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,176
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0430
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺlti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilty in Braille

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

The name Kilty in braille

How to sign the name Kilty using Sign Language

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

The name Kilty in sign language

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