About Kerfoot
The surname Kerfoot is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ketilfrithr," which combines the elements "ketill" meaning "cauldron" or "helmet" and "frithr" meaning "peace." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Kerfoot. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was peaceful or had a calm temperament. It may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a cauldron-shaped feature or a helmet-shaped hill.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerfoot based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent the name "Kerfoot" using braille for the visually impaired.
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