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.
The surname Kerby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kerby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.