Kyser

Kyser Meaning & Origin

About Kyser
The surname Kyser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Küser," meaning "choirmaster" or "organist." It is derived from the Middle High German word "küsere," which refers to a person who played the organ or led the choir in a church. The name likely originated as a profession-based surname for individuals involved in church music or as a nickname for someone with musical abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kyser: 3,056
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kyser 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
KSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kyser in Braille

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

The name Kyser in braille

How to sign the name Kyser using Sign Language

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

The name Kyser in sign language

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