Messmer

Messmer Meaning & Origin

About Messmer
The surname Messmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "messemeister," meaning "master of ceremonies" or "master of the mass." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who held a prominent role in organizing or conducting religious ceremonies, particularly the Catholic Mass. Over time, the surname Messmer may have also been adopted by individuals who worked as church administrators or held other positions of authority within the church.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Messmer: 2,933
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,860
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSMR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛsmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messmer in Braille

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

The name Messmer in braille

How to sign the name Messmer using Sign Language

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

The name Messmer in sign language

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