About Kehrli
The surname Kehrli is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name Karl, which means "man" or "free man" in German. The suffix "-li" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Kehrli can be interpreted as "son of Karl" or "little Karl." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Switzerland and may have been used to distinguish individuals who were descendants or followers of someone named Karl.
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The surname Kehrli is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kehrli 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 Kehrli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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