Kerian

Kerian Meaning & Origin

About Kerian
The surname Kerian is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Thighearnáin," meaning "son of Tighearnán." Tighearnán is a personal name that translates to "lord" or "master." The surname Kerian signifies a familial connection to someone with the given name Tighearnán, suggesting a noble or authoritative lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerian: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kerian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerian in Braille

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

The name Kerian in braille

How to sign the name Kerian using Sign Language

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

The name Kerian in sign language

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