Kydd

Kydd Meaning & Origin

About Kydd
The surname Kydd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kið" or "kith," meaning a young goat or kid. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a young goat, such as agility or playfulness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kydd: 481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 D
🌐 IPA
/kydd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kydd in Braille

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

The name Kydd in braille

How to sign the name Kydd using Sign Language

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

The name Kydd in sign language

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