Kermes

Kermes Meaning & Origin

About Kermes
The surname Kermes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kermes," meaning "crimson" or "scarlet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a reddish or ruddy complexion or hair color. Over time, the surname Kermes may have been adopted by families whose ancestors had this physical characteristic, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kermes: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/kermes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kermes in Braille

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

The name Kermes in braille

How to sign the name Kermes using Sign Language

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

The name Kermes in sign language

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