Kussmaul

Kussmaul Meaning & Origin

About Kussmaul
The surname Kussmaul is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuss," meaning "kiss," and "maul," meaning "mouth." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a habit of kissing or talking excessively. The name may have been given to individuals who were talkative or had a tendency to gossip. Over time, the surname Kussmaul became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kussmaul: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kussmaul 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
KSML
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K02504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S M AW0 L
🌐 IPA
/kussmaul*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kussmaul in Braille

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

The name Kussmaul in braille

How to sign the name Kussmaul using Sign Language

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

The name Kussmaul in sign language

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