The name Cayser is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person who behaved in an imperious manner or it may have also referred to someone who played the part of an emperor in a pageant or play. Cayser is derived from the German word kaiser, which means emperor. This was originally derived from the German word keiser, which in turn came from the Old German word keisar; these both were derived from the Latin imperial title Caesar, which was originally a family name. The most famous members of this family are the great Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar and his adopted son Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor. The German title Kaiser was used by the Holy Roman Emperors from Otto I, who ascended the throne in 962 to Francis II, who relinquished the title in 1806. The surname Cayser was often brought to England by German settlers, many of whom were imported as laborers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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Early Origins of the Cayser family
The surname Cayser was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Cayser family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cayser research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1195, 1273, 1663, 1670 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Cayser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Cayser Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Cayser have been found, including Kaiser, Kaeser, Kaser, Keiser, Keaser, Kesser, Keysar, Keyser, Cayser and many more.
Early Notables of the Cayser family
Samson le Cayser, prominent 13th century landholder in Oxfordshire
Migration of the Cayser family to Ireland
Some of the Cayser family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Cayser family
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Cayser surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: George Keyser, who sailed to Lynn, Massachusetts in 1638. Timothy Keysar sailed to Maryland in 1677; John Kesser to Philadelphia in 1858; and Thomas Kaiser, also to Philadelphia, in 1868..
