Kerr

Kerr Meaning & Origin

About Kerr
The name "Kerr" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark" or "black." It is a surname that was often given to individuals with dark hair or complexion. The name "Kerr" can also be associated with the Scottish clan Kerr, which has a rich history and is known for its involvement in Scottish politics and warfare.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kerr are male.

Kerr Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1
🌐 IPA
/kər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerr in Braille

Here's how to represent Kerr in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kerr in braille

How to Spell the Name Kerr in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kerr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kerr in sign language

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