Kittel

Kittel Meaning & Origin

About Kittel
The surname Kittel is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kittel," which means a short coat or tunic. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these garments. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who frequently wore a kittel or had a similar appearance. The surname Kittel is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kittel: 2,203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kittel in Braille

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

The name Kittel in braille

How to sign the name Kittel using Sign Language

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

The name Kittel in sign language

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