Kitten

Kitten Meaning & Origin

About Kitten
The surname Kitten is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kitoun," meaning a young cat or kitten. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as being playful, agile, or mischievous. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kitten: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kitten in Braille

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

The name Kitten in braille

How to sign the name Kitten using Sign Language

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

The name Kitten in sign language

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