About Kelsen
The surname Kelsen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kell, which means "cellar" or "basement" in German. It is a habitational name for someone who lived near or worked in a cellar or basement. The suffix -sen is a common patronymic ending in German surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Kelsen can be interpreted as "son of Kell" or "son of the cellar worker."
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The surname Kelsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kelsen 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 Kelsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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