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9/21/2024, 9:06 PM jocatchi
6/14/2020, 9:49 PM HL
7/14/2017, 6:04 PM HL

Name Kessel
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɛ.səl/
Other Forms FormsKessels, Van Kessel
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Habitational name for someone originally from any of the various locations in the Netherlands named Kessel, ultimately derived from Latin castellum "fortress, stronghold, castle". Could possibly also be a variant of German Kexel.
Added 7/14/2017 by HL