Niessner

Niessner Meaning & Origin

About Niessner
The surname Niessner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "niesner," meaning "one who sneezes." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who frequently sneezed or had a habit of sneezing. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Niessner can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Niessner: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niessner 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

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N02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/niessner*/
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('NSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Niessner in Braille

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

The name Niessner in braille

How to sign the name Niessner using Sign Language

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

The name Niessner in sign language

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