Reisser

Reisser Meaning & Origin

About Reisser
The surname Reisser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risser," meaning "woodcutter" or "forester." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked in the forestry industry, specifically those involved in cutting or felling trees. Over time, the surname Reisser may have been adopted by families whose ancestors held this occupation, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reisser: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/reisser*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reisser in Braille

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

The name Reisser in braille

How to sign the name Reisser using Sign Language

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

The name Reisser in sign language

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