Kyte

Kyte Meaning & Origin

About Kyte
The surname Kyte is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "kite," which refers to the bird of prey known for its graceful flight. As a surname, Kyte could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a kite in some way, such as having a light or agile nature. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with kites, such as a nesting site or a location where the bird was commonly seen.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kyte: 1,230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/kaɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kyte in Braille

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

The name Kyte in braille

How to sign the name Kyte using Sign Language

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

The name Kyte in sign language

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