Kiessel

Kiessel Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiessel: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kiessel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiessel in Braille

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

The name Kiessel in braille

How to sign the name Kiessel using Sign Language

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.

The name Kiessel in sign language

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