Kittner

Kittner Meaning & Origin

About Kittner
The surname Kittner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kitel," meaning "kite" or "bird of prey." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a kite or possessed characteristics associated with the bird, such as agility or keen eyesight. Over time, the surname Kittner became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kittner: 300
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kittner in Braille

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

The name Kittner in braille

How to sign the name Kittner using Sign Language

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

The name Kittner in sign language

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