Surname Kessmann - Meaning and Origin

Kessmann: What does the surname Kessmann mean?

The last name Kessmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word “kess” which means "brave" or "fierce." It is likely that this surname was originally a nickname that was given to a particularly brave or fierce ancestor.

The surname has several variants such as Kesmann, Kesman, Kesemann, and Kesemayne. It is most common in Germany, and has been present for many centuries. Some people bearing the name Kessmann still live in the Rhineland region of Germany.

When the surname was first brought to America, it initially spelled “Keseman’, and immigrants from Germany bearing this name can be found in Pennsylvania, New York, and other parts of the northeast. Several branches of the Kessmann family can also be found in the mid-west, including Ohio and Wisconsin.

Throughout its history, the name Kessmann has served as an important reminder of the family’s strong will, bravery, and strength. This is reflected in the fact that the literal translation of the name means brave and fierce. It is also a way to pay homage to the family's German roots and keep their heritage alive.

Kessmann: Where does the name Kessmann come from?

The last name Kessmann is most commonly found in Germany and the surrounding areas. It is a German surnamed, derived from the personal name 'Kessler', which was an occupational name for a tailor. The surname is also sometimes spelled Kaysman, Kesman, Kesmann or Kassman.

In Germany, the name Kessmann is concentrated in the Rhineland-Palatinate state, where it is ranked as the 493rd most common family name. There it is most commonly found around the Rhine-Ruhr area, in cities such as Dusseldorf, Cologne and Bonn.

The surname is also found in the United States. There, it is ranked as the 8,299th mostly common name. It is particularly common in the west and central states including California, Wisconsin, Utah and Michigan. It was likely brought to the US by German immigrants.

Outside Germany and the US, the name Kessmann can be found in select other countries though at a much lower frequency. This includes Australia, South Africa, Canada and Brazil. Records show that the earliest instance of the name in Australia was in 1889 with Johannes Kessmann, and the earliest in Canada was in 1917 with Caroline Kessmann.

Variations of the surname Kessmann

The surname Kessmann is a German patronymic surname derived from the archaic German given name Kess, meaning "kettle" or "hat". Variations of this surname include Kasmenn, Kasmann, Kesmann, Kessamann, Kessman, Kessmen, Kessman, and Kismann.

Kesselmann is a variant spelling of the surname, which derived from the same origin as Kessmann but with a slightly different spelling. This variant is said to have originated from the city of Kessel in Germany, hence its derivation from the surname Kesselmann. Other variations of the name include Kesselman, Kesselmann, Kesselmanne, Kesselmayer, Kesselmair, Kesselmeier, and Kesselmeier.

Kesselmeir is a variant of the surname Kesselmeier that originated from the German city of Kessel. Variations of this name include Kesselmeijer, Kesselmeester, Kesselmeuzer, Kesselmüller, Kesselmünzer and Kesselmeyer.

The surname Kostmann is a Swedish variant of the surname Kessmann originating from the German city of Kosten. Variants of this surname include Kostmanson, Kostman, Kostmansson, Kostmanns, Kostmannsson, Kostman, and Kostmanner.

Finally, Kessens is a Dutch variant of the surname Kessmann, which derived from the Low German language. Variations of this surname include Kessen, Kessens, Kessenss, Kessenssen, Kessentz, and Kessen.

Famous people with the name Kessmann

• Jan Kessmann: Former Soccer/Football player and assistant coach for the German national team.
• Louise Kessmann: Danish theater, film, and television actress best known for her role in the Danish TV series Ørnen.
• Manuela Kessmann: German voice actress who is active in both television and film.
• Friedrich Kessmann: German realist painter, known for his delicate and minutely rendered landscapes.
• Christina Kessmann: German TV presenter.
• Joe Kessmann: American musician and composer.
• Christopher Kessmann: University of California Davis Associate Professor and Artist.
• Reinhild Kessmann: German lawyer and Secretary of Justice in the two cabinets of former Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
• Emil Kessmann: German World War II soldier.
• Helmut Kessmann: German architect best known for his work on the New Gallery and the St. Jürgen monument in Lübeck.

Other surnames

Kessmacher