Kesslers

Kesslers is the plural form of the surname Kessler and may refer to any group or family bearing the name, or to a particular lineage within the Kessler family. In general usage, Kesslers can denote multiple individuals with the surname in a given context, such as a genealogical entry or a family business.

The surname Kessler is of German origin. It is derived from the noun Kessel, meaning kettle or cauldron, with the agent suffix -er, which typically indicates an occupational role. Thus, Kessler historically described a kettle maker or trader in medieval German-speaking communities. Over time, the name spread beyond its linguistic heartland through migration and diaspora.

Today, the surname is most common in Germany and is also found in Austria, Switzerland, and various countries with German-speaking or German-descended populations. Variants and related forms include Kessler without the plural -s, as well as dialectal spellings that emerged in different regions and through immigration.

Because Kesslers can refer to many different people, there are numerous individuals with this surname across diverse fields such as science, the arts, sports, and public life. No single figure universally embodies the name; the term mainly functions as a collective label for bearers of the surname rather than a reference to a specific person or entity.

See also: Kessler; disambiguation pages for Kessler and related surnames.