Kresser

Kresser Meaning & Origin

About Kresser
The surname Kresser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kresser," meaning "basket maker" or "weaver." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of baskets. The name Kresser likely originated as a nickname for someone who excelled in this craft or as an identifier for someone who lived near a basket maker or weaver. Over time, the surname Kresser has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kresser: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kresser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɛsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kresser in Braille

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

The name Kresser in braille

How to sign the name Kresser using Sign Language

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

The name Kresser in sign language

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