About Cissell
The surname Cissell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Sissel," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Cecilia." The name Cecilia comes from the Latin word "caecus," meaning blind. Therefore, the surname Cissell likely originated as a nickname for someone who was blind or had poor eyesight. Over time, the name evolved into its current form and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Cissell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cissell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cissell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cissell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.