Kess

Kess Meaning & Origin

About Kess
The surname Kess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed audacity or had a bold personality. The name may have also been used to describe someone with a quick wit or sharp tongue.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kess: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kess in Braille

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

The name Kess in braille

How to sign the name Kess using Sign Language

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

The name Kess in sign language

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