Kiser

Kiser Meaning & Origin

About Kiser
The surname Kiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küser," meaning "emperor" or "king." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or power, or it could have been given to someone who acted in a regal or majestic manner. The name Kiser may also have been used as a title for someone who worked in the service of a king or emperor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiser: 18,674
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,934
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiser in Braille

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

The name Kiser in braille

How to sign the name Kiser using Sign Language

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

The name Kiser in sign language

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