Kansler

Kansler Meaning & Origin

About Kansler
The surname Kansler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanseler," meaning "chancellor." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the position of chancellor, a high-ranking official in medieval times responsible for managing the affairs of a ruler or noble. The surname Kansler likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked in a chancellor's office or had some association with the role. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kansler: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K052406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/kansler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kansler in Braille

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

The name Kansler in braille

How to sign the name Kansler using Sign Language

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

The name Kansler in sign language

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