Kiser
Kiser is a variation spelling of the Germanic Kaiser 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 Black Forest 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, Swiss Olympic bobsledder
- Curtis Kiser, politician
- Earl Kiser, bicycle racer
- Emily Kiser, basketball player
- Garland Kiser, baseball player
- Holly Kiser, fashion model
- Jack Kiser, American football linebacker
- Jack Kiser (American football coach)
- Jackson L. Kiser, American judge
- Joseph L. Kiser, right-wing politician from Western North Carolina
- John William Kiser, American businessman
- Micah Kiser, American professional football player
- Nate Kiser, ice hockey player
- Sherman L. Kiser, military officer
- Terry Kiser, actor, best known for playing the role of "Bernie" in the film ''Weekend at Bernie's''