Explore the Family Name Kisser
The meaning of Kisser
1. English: occupational name from Middle English kissere ‘leather-dresser, dealer in leather’, a word of unexplained origin. 2. English: alternatively, from Anglo-Norman French cuissier, quisser, denoting a maker of armor for the thighs (from Old French cuisse ‘thigh’), a term that also came to be used for a maker of hose (garments for men’s buttocks and legs). 3. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gisher, composed of the elements gis (from gīsil ‘pledge, hostage, noble offspring’; see Giesel) + heri ‘army’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kisser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kisser has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 95,567th and had a count of 177 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank remained relatively the same at 95,545th but the count increased by 7.91%, reaching 191 individuals. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 14.29% over the decade, falling from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #95,545 | 0.02% |
| Count | 177 | 191 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kisser
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity of those with the surname Kisser. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, with proportions of 94.35% and 94.24% respectively. The data from 2010 showed a minor decrease in this category by 0.12%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, a small percentage (2.62%) of individuals with the Kisser surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group that was not represented in the 2000 data. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 94.24% | -0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |