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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The surname Kissel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kissel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.