Messer

Messer Meaning & Origin

About Messer
The surname Messer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mezzære," meaning "knife." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a cutler or a knife maker. The name Messer may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for carrying or using a knife.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Messer: 20,306
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Messer 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 Messer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messer in Braille

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

The name Messer in braille

How to sign the name Messer using Sign Language

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

The name Messer in sign language

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