Kessing

Kessing Meaning & Origin

About Kessing
The surname Kessing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "cheeky" or "bold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a bold or audacious personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kessing are likely to have ancestors who were known for their cheeky or bold nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kessing: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/kessing*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kessing in Braille

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

The name Kessing in braille

How to sign the name Kessing using Sign Language

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

The name Kessing in sign language

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