About Karchner
The surname Karchner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Karcher," meaning "a person who works as a carter or cartwright." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "karche," which refers to a cart or wagon. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was involved in the construction or maintenance of carts or wagons. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Karchner.
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The surname Karchner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karchner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Karchner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karchner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.