Kottwitz

Kottwitz Meaning & Origin

About Kottwitz
The surname Kottwitz is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kott," meaning cottage or small house, and "witz," meaning knowledge or wisdom. Therefore, the surname Kottwitz can be interpreted as "knowledgeable or wise person from a small house or cottage." It likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a small house or cottage and was known for their wisdom or knowledge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kottwitz: 590
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kottwitz 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

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KTTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑtwɪts/
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('KTTS', 'KTFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K332

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kottwitz in Braille

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

The name Kottwitz in braille

How to sign the name Kottwitz using Sign Language

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

The name Kottwitz in sign language

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