About Kessen
The surname Kessen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious traits. Over time, the name Kessen became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the bravery and boldness associated with the original bearer.
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The surname Kessen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kessen 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 Kessen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kessen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kessen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.