Visser

Visser Meaning & Origin

About Visser
The surname Visser is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "visser," meaning "fisherman." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as fishermen or were associated with fishing activities. The name is common in the Netherlands and is often associated with coastal regions or areas with a strong fishing tradition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Visser: 5,231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,490
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IH1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɪsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Visser in Braille

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

The name Visser in braille

How to sign the name Visser using Sign Language

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

The name Visser in sign language

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