Kissner

Kissner Meaning & Origin

About Kissner
The surname Kissner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kissen," meaning "to kiss." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or given to kissing. Over time, the surname Kissner became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kissner: 1,116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,924
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kissner 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 Kissner 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 Kissner in Braille

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

The name Kissner in braille

How to sign the name Kissner using Sign Language

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

The name Kissner in sign language

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