Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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Kessenich
The surname Kessenich is of German origin and is derived from the place name Kessenich, which is a village in the Rhineland region of Germany. The name is composed of two elements: "Kessel," meaning "...
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Kessens
The surname Kessens is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Kees, which is a short form of the name Cornelis. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the d...
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Kesser
The surname Kesser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo...
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Kessie
The surname Kessie is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ...
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Kessing
The surname Kessing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "cheeky" or "bold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a b...
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Kessinger
The surname Kessinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som...
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Kessler
The surname Kessler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "cheese." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to those who were involved in...
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Kessling
The surname Kessling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som...
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Kessman
The surname Kessman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some...
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Kessner
The surname Kessner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some...
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Kessock
The surname Kessock is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Kessock, which refers to a narrow strait or channel in Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic wo...
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Kesson
The surname Kesson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Mac Easain, meaning "son of Easan." The name Easan itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "eas...
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Kest
The surname Kest is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kest," meaning "to cast" or "to throw." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who wor...
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Kestel
The surname Kestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kestel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived ...
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Kestell
The surname Kestell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cestel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near ...
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Kesteloot
The surname Kesteloot is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "kesteloot," meaning "castle watchman" or "castle guard." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to indi...
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Kesten
The surname Kesten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesten," meaning "chestnut." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a chestnut tree or a pl...
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Kestenbaum
The surname Kestenbaum is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "kesten" meaning "chestnut" and "baum" meaning "tree." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original...
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Kester
The surname Kester is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Christopher," which itself comes from the Greek name "Christophoros," meaning "Christ-bearer." The nam...
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Kesterke
The surname Kesterke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kester, which is a variant of the name Christopher. The name Christopher itself comes from the Greek name Christophoros, ...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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