About Kearly
The surname Kearly is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cearbhaill, meaning "descendant of Cearbhall." The name Cearbhall itself is composed of the elements "cearb" meaning "hacking" or "hewing" and "gall" meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." Therefore, the surname Kearly signifies a descendant of someone who was known for their skill in hacking or hewing, possibly indicating a profession or trade associated with woodworking or carpentry.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kearly 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 Kearly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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