Kercher

Kercher Meaning & Origin

About Kercher
The surname Kercher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerche," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name may have been given to individuals who were employed as church caretakers, sextons, or even priests. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Kircher or Körcher, but they all share the common association with the church.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kercher: 1,161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,216
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kercher in Braille

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

The name Kercher in braille

How to sign the name Kercher using Sign Language

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

The name Kercher in sign language

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