About Kissinger
The surname Kissinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küssen," meaning "to kiss." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled kisser or perhaps a person who worked as a professional kisser, such as an actor or entertainer. The name may have also been given to someone who was affectionate or showed a lot of love and tenderness.
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The surname Kissinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kissinger 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 Kissinger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kissinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kissinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.