Zeiser

Zeiser Meaning & Origin

About Zeiser
The surname Zeiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeiser," meaning "scythe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a scythemaker or a scythe user. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the use or production of scythes, which were commonly used in agriculture for cutting grass or crops. Over time, the surname Zeiser has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeiser: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzaɪsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeiser in Braille

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

The name Zeiser in braille

How to sign the name Zeiser using Sign Language

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

The name Zeiser in sign language

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