About Kiessel
The surname Kiessel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiesel," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stony or pebbly area. Over time, the surname Kiessel may have been adopted by individuals who worked with or collected stones, or it could have been given as a nickname to someone with a stony or hard-hearted nature.
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The surname Kiessel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiessel 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 Kiessel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kiessel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kiessel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.