Kerger

Kerger Meaning & Origin

About Kerger
The surname Kerger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerger," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who owned or operated an inn or tavern. The name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was known for their hospitality or involvement in the hospitality industry. Over time, the surname Kerger has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerger: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerger in Braille

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

The name Kerger in braille

How to sign the name Kerger using Sign Language

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

The name Kerger in sign language

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