Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkaɪ̯.zɐ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Middle High German keiser meaning "emperor", originally a nickname applied to someone who acted kingly. The title ultimately derives from the Roman name Caesar.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesCsászár(Hungarian)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023