About Kerling
The surname Kerling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerlinc," meaning "little fellow" or "young man." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or youthful in appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Kerling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerling 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 Kerling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.