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9/23/2024, 11:22 PM jocatchi
11/22/2017, 8:49 PM HL
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3/5/2017, 5:38 PM HL
2/28/2015, 4:50 PM anonymous

Name Kessler
Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage German, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. KES-ler(German)
Other Forms FormsKesler, Keßler
Theme metal
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Means "kettle-maker, tinker", denoting a maker of copper or tin cooking vessels, derived from Middle High German kezzel meaning "kettle, cauldron". In some instances, it could have referred to the shape of a landform.
Added 2/28/2015 by anonymous