Kerber

Kerber Meaning & Origin

About Kerber
The surname Kerber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerber," meaning "executioner" or "hangman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the profession of an executioner or were associated with the administration of justice. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the occupation, such as being stern or authoritative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerber: 3,535
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerber in Braille

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

The name Kerber in braille

How to sign the name Kerber using Sign Language

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

The name Kerber in sign language

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