Keisler

Keisler Meaning & Origin

About Keisler
The surname Keisler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Keisler" or "Kesler," which means "coppersmith" or "one who works with copper." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "copper." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or had a connection to copper, such as a coppersmith or a person who traded in copper goods. Over time, the surname Keisler has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keisler: 1,628
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keisler 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
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪsələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keisler in Braille

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

The name Keisler in braille

How to sign the name Keisler using Sign Language

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

The name Keisler in sign language

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