Kisner

Kisner Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kisner: 3,405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kisner in Braille

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

The name Kisner in braille

How to sign the name Kisner using Sign Language

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.

The name Kisner in sign language

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