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Early Origins of the Kitterman family

The surname Kitterman was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kitterman family

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Kitterman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kitterle, Kittrell, Kettrell, Ketrel, Kitrel, Kiterl, Ketrel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kitterman family

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Kitterman Ranking

In the United States, the name Kitterman is the 13,740th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Kitterman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Kitterle, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1838; and Justus Kitterle, who emigrated from Wetzlar to Pennsylvania in 1852 with his wife Henriette and his children Ludwig and Johanna Maria..


Contemporary Notables of the name Kitterman (post 1700) +

  • Austin Kitterman, American actor, known for Theatre of the Deranged (2012) and Doll Parts (2011)
  • Brandon Kitterman, American musician, member of Fictionist, an American alternative rock band from Provo, Utah
  • Susan Kitterman, American conductor and founder of the New World Youth Orchestras in 1982
  • Robert Eugene "Bob" Kitterman (1923-2000), American professional basketball player who played for the Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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