About Kisner
The surname Kisner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kisne," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name Kisner may have been given to individuals who were involved in the maintenance or administration of a church, such as a sexton or a churchwarden. Over time, variations of the surname Kisner have emerged, including Kiesner and Kieser.
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The surname Kisner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kisner 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 Kisner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kisner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kisner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.