Keisel

Keisel Meaning & Origin

About Keisel
The surname Keisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiesel," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stony or pebbly area. Over time, the surname Keisel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keisel: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/keisel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keisel in Braille

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

The name Keisel in braille

How to sign the name Keisel using Sign Language

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

The name Keisel in sign language

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