Kasher

Kasher Meaning & Origin

About Kasher
The surname Kasher is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kasher," meaning "kosher" or "fit." It is a surname commonly associated with Jewish families who adhere to the dietary laws and regulations of kashrut, which determine what foods are considered ritually clean and permissible for consumption according to Jewish law. The surname Kasher may have been given to individuals who were known for their adherence to these dietary laws or who were involved in the production or sale of kosher food.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kasher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kasher: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kasher 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 Kasher is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/kasher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kasher in Braille

Here's how to represent Kasher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kasher in braille

How to sign the name Kasher using Sign Language

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

The name Kasher in sign language

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