Kivett

Kivett Meaning & Origin

About Kivett
The surname Kivett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cifet," meaning "a small cottage or hovel." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a small cottage. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Kivett, Kivit, and Kivitt. Today, individuals with the surname Kivett can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kivett: 1,786
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,179
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kivett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 V IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪvɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kivett in Braille

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

The name Kivett in braille

How to sign the name Kivett using Sign Language

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

The name Kivett in sign language

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