Kindler

Kindler Meaning & Origin

About Kindler
The surname Kindler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kindelære," meaning "godchild." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a godchild or had a close relationship with a godchild. Over time, the surname Kindler became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kindler can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kindler: 921
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K053406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N D AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪndələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kindler in Braille

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

The name Kindler in braille

How to sign the name Kindler using Sign Language

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

The name Kindler in sign language

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