About Kingfisher
The surname Kingfisher is derived from the Old English word "cyng-fiscere," which means "king's fisherman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a fisherman for the king or held a position of importance in the fishing industry. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the kingfisher bird, such as agility or vibrant colors. Overall, the surname Kingfisher signifies a connection to fishing or a resemblance to the kingfisher bird.
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The surname Kingfisher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kingfisher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kingfisher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.