Kiser is a variation spelling of the Germanic

Kaiser Kaiser ( ; ) is the title historically used by German and Austrian emperors. In German, the title in principle applies to rulers anywhere in the world above the rank of king (). In English, the word ''kaiser'' is mainly applied to the emperors ...

surname, and is pronounced in the same manner as Kaiser. This spelling originated before Standard German was codified, in territory that today falls within the mountainous

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area of Germany and neighboring areas of Switzerland. The Kiser spelling is also common among current descendants living in the forested Appalachian mountains of North America. Notable people with the surname include: * André Kiser (born 1958), Swiss Olympic bobsledder * Curtis Kiser (born 1944), politician *

Earl Kiser Earl Herbert Kiser (1875 – 19 January 1936) was an American world class bicycle racer in the period around 1893–1904. Biography Kiser was a member of the famous Stearns Yellow Fellow Team that toured the world and won a European championship ...

(fl. 1900), bicycle racer *

Emily Kiser Emily Katherine Kiser (born February 10, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for A.O. Eleutheria Moschatou of the Greek Women's Basketball League. She played college basketball at Michigan. High school career Kiser attended Nobl ...

(born 2000), basketball player * Garland Kiser (born 1968), baseball player *

Holly Kiser Holly Kiser (born 1986) is an American fashion model. She was the first winner of '' Make Me a Supermodel''. Career Holly is currently signed with L.A Model Management in Los Angeles, Connected Models in Hong Kong and Red eleven in Auckland, ...

(born 1986), fashion model * Jack Kiser (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jackson L. Kiser Jackson Lintecum Kiser (June 24, 1929 – October 21, 2020) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Early life and education Born ...

(1929–2020), American judge * Joseph L. Kiser (born 1933), right-wing politician from Western North Carolina * John William Kiser (1857–1916), American businessman *

Micah Kiser Micah Kiser (born January 25, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFL draft. He has also played for the Denver Broncos ...

(born 1995), American professional football player *

Nate Kiser Nate Kiser (born May 4, 1982) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Playing career Kiser started his junior career with the Compuware Ambassadors of the NAHL, where he played from 1998 to 1999, scoring 5 points in goals and ...

(born 1982), ice hockey player * Sherman L. Kiser (1889–1974), military officer *

Terry Kiser Terry Kiser (born August 1, 1939) is an American actor. While he has more than 140 acting credits to his name, with a career spanning more than 50 years, he is best known for portraying the deceased title character Bernie Lomax in the comedy '' ...

(born 1939), actor, best known for playing the role of "Bernie" in the film ''Weekend at Bernie's''

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