About Cherkis
The surname Cherkis is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "cherkes," meaning "Circassian." It is believed to have originated as an ethnic or regional name for individuals who were originally from the Circassian region, which is now part of modern-day Russia. The surname Cherkis is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
The surname Cherkis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cherkis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cherkis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cherkis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cherkis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.