Geisser

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is spirited, lively, or possessed by a spirit.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'geist' (spirit, ghost) with the agent suffix '-er' or '-sser.' The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone with a lively or spirited nature.

About the Geisser Surname

A German descriptive surname derived from the word for spirit or ghost. The name may indicate someone with a spirited personality or possibly someone involved in spiritual practices.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and German-American communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Geisser Surname

I. Geisser