Kessner

Kessner Meaning & Origin

About Kessner
The surname Kessner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed bold or audacious behavior. Over time, the name Kessner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kessner: 527
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kessner in Braille

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

The name Kessner in braille

How to sign the name Kessner using Sign Language

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

The name Kessner in sign language

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