About Kernell
The surname Kernell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "seed." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the grain trade or a nickname for someone who had a small, round-shaped head. The name Kernell may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Yiddish word "korn," meaning "grain." Overall, the surname Kernell is associated with the grain industry or may have been a nickname based on physical characteristics.
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The surname Kernell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kernell 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 Kernell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kernell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kernell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.