Litteken

Litteken Meaning & Origin

About Litteken
The surname Litteken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "litteke," meaning "scar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a noticeable scar or birthmark. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Litteken can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Litteken: 407
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51176
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Litteken 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
LTKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L030205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 T IH0 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪtɪkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Litteken in Braille

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

The name Litteken in braille

How to sign the name Litteken using Sign Language

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

The name Litteken in sign language

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