Kessinger

Kessinger Meaning & Origin

About Kessinger
The surname Kessinger 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 these characteristics. Over time, individuals with the surname Kessinger may have passed down the name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kessinger: 4,170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛsɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNKR', 'KSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kessinger in Braille

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

The name Kessinger in braille

How to sign the name Kessinger using Sign Language

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

The name Kessinger in sign language

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