TheNameDBKissel
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or sells a fruit dessert or compote.
Etymology
Derived from the Yiddish and German word 'kissel' (a fruit pudding or compote dish). The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a cook or food preparer.
About the Kissel Surname
An occupational surname indicating someone involved in food preparation, specifically the making of kissel. The name reflects culinary traditions of Germanic and Eastern European Jewish communities.
Distribution
Found in Germany, Eastern Europe, and among Jewish communities worldwide.
Notable Bearers
Unknown