Kerby

Kerby Meaning & Origin

About Kerby
The surname Kerby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ketilbiorn," which combines the elements "ketil" meaning "kettle" and "biorn" meaning "bear." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Kerby. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a bear-like appearance. Today, individuals with the surname Kerby can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerby: 4,345
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,643
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerby in Braille

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

The name Kerby in braille

How to sign the name Kerby using Sign Language

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

The name Kerby in sign language

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