Kissel

Kissel Meaning & Origin

About Kissel
The surname Kissel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kissel," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for carrying or using bags or purses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kissel: 4,756
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.61

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kissel in Braille

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

The name Kissel in braille

How to sign the name Kissel using Sign Language

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

The name Kissel in sign language

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