Kissman

Kissman Meaning & Origin

About Kissman
The surname Kissman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuss," meaning "kiss." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or perhaps as a playful nickname for a skilled kisser. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a kissman, a term used in medieval times for a court jester or entertainer. Overall, the surname Kissman likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with the act of kissing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kissman: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kissman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kissman in Braille

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

The name Kissman in braille

How to sign the name Kissman using Sign Language

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

The name Kissman in sign language

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