| ![Show Contents]() Kisser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Kisser is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a person who worked as a maker of cuishes, which were pieces of armour to protect the thigh. 1 2 The name is derived from the French word cuisse, meaning the thigh or by extension the Old French word cuissaux which denotes 'cuisses, armour for the thighs.' 3 Early Origins of the Kisser familyThe surname Kisser was first found in London where William Kisere was recorded 1224-1226. Later, Richard le Kissere was recorded in 1288 and later again, the Subsidy Rolls for London listed Hugh le Kysser, le Cussere, le Kisehere in 1292, 1294 and 1307 respectively. Further to the north in Yorkshire, Margaret Cusser was listed in 1298. 4 The source "Riley's Memorials of London," lists Walter de Bedefont, kissere, London and Richard le Kissere. 3 Early History of the Kisser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kisser research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1288, 1292, 1298, 1738, 1750 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Kisser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kisser Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Kisser include Kisser, Kisere, Kissa, Kissere, Kysser, Cussere, Kishere and many more. Early Notables of the Kisser familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kisser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Kisser migration to the United States | + |
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:
Kisser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Catherine Kisser, who settled in New York, NY in 1834
- George Kisser, who settled in New York, NY in 1834
- Krestoff Kisser, who settled in New York, NY in 1834
- Magdaline Kisser, who settled in New York, NY in 1834
- A. Lam Collin Kisser, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Kisser (post 1700) | + |
- Andreas Rudolf Kisser (b. 1968), the famous guitarist
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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Kisser migration to the United States 
