About Kerkes
The surname Kerkes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerk," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in or near a church, such as a churchwarden or sexton. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent church or had some association with the church.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Kerkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerkes 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 Kerkes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.