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![Show Contents]() Kaiser Surname History
Etymology of KaiserWhat does the name Kaiser mean? The name Kaiser is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was 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. Kaiser 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 Kaiser was often brought to England by German settlers, many of whom were imported as laborers following the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early Origins of the Kaiser familyThe surname Kaiser was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Kaiser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaiser research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1195, 1273, 1663, 1670 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Kaiser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kaiser Spelling VariationsKaiser has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Kaiser have been found, including Kaiser, Kaeser, Kaser, Keiser, Keaser, Kesser, Keysar, Keyser, Cayser and many more. Early Notables of the Kaiser familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kaiser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kaiser RankingIn the United States, the name Kaiser is the 1,285th most popular surname with an estimated 24,870 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Kaiser is ranked the 4,645th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Kaiser family to IrelandSome of the Kaiser 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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In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Kaisers to arrive on North American shores:
Kaiser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jerick Kaiser, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1740
- Jerick Kaiser, aged 26, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 3
- Sebastian Kaiser, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 3
- Valentin Kaiser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 3
- Jacob Kaiser, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1764 3
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Kaiser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Godleib Kaiser, aged 26, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 3
- John Kaiser, who arrived in Ohio in 1826 3
- David Kaiser, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 3
- Moses Kaiser, who arrived in America in 1833 3
- Salomon Kaiser, who landed in America in 1833 3
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Kaiser Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Paul Kaiser, who arrived in Alabama in 1925 3
- Mike Kaiser, who landed in Alabama in 1925 3
- Anna Kaiser, who arrived in Alabama in 1929 3
| Kaiser migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Kaiser Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Margaret Kaiser, aged 19, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Navarino" 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kaiser (post 1700) | + |
- John Warren "Jack" Kaiser (1926-2022), American Athletics Director Emeritus at St. John's University in Queens, NY, inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame in 1979, eponym of the Jack Kaiser Stadium
- Kurt Kaiser (1934-2018), American contemporary church music composer
- Kenneth John Kaiser (1945-2017), American Major League Baseball umpire who officiated in the World Series in 1987 and 1997, as well as the All-Star Game in 1991
- Edgar Fosburgh Kaiser Sr. (1908-1981), American industrialist, Chairman of Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation and the Kaiser Steel Corporation, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Tim Kaiser, American television producer, known for his work on Seinfeld
- Robert G. Kaiser (b. 1943), American former associate editor and senior correspondent of The Washington Post
- Robert Blair Kaiser (b. 1930), American author and journalist, best known for his writing on the Catholic Church
- John Anthony Kaiser (1932-2000), American Roman Catholic priest who was murdered in Morendat, Kenya by unknown assailants
- Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967), American industrialist who established the Kaiser Shipyards, which built Liberty ships during World War II, founder of the Kaiser Family Foundation
- George Kaiser (b. 1943), American businessman, Chairman of BOK Financial Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the 100 richest people in the world, one of the top 50 American philanthropists
- ... (Another 30 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Kaiser family | + |
Bismarck - Rudolf Kaiser (1919-1941), German Maschinenmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
- Josef Kaiser (1915-1941), German Mechanikersmaat (A) who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
- Adolf Kaiser (1919-1941), German Maschinenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
- Mr. Alex Kaiser, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
- Mr. Robert Oscar Kaiser, American Fireman First Class from Missouri, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 6
| Suggested Readings for the name Kaiser | + |
- Idaho Homestead by William J. Kiser.
- Sandy Ridge-Powers Kinfolks by Esther Kiser.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- South Australian Register Friday 22nd February 1856. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Navarino 1856. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/navarino1856.shtml
- Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
- Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html
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