About Kittell
The surname Kittell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ketel," which itself originated from the Old Norse name "Ketill." The name "Ketill" means "cauldron" or "helmet," suggesting that the surname Kittell may have been a nickname for someone who made or sold cauldrons or helmets. Alternatively, it could have been a personal name given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a cauldron or helmet, such as strength or protection.
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The surname Kittell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kittell 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 Kittell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kittell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kittell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.