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