Kernen

Kernen Meaning & Origin

About Kernen
The surname Kernen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "core." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or had a solid and sturdy character. Over time, the surname Kernen became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kernen: 548
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40016
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kernen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kernen in Braille

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

The name Kernen in braille

How to sign the name Kernen using Sign Language

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

The name Kernen in sign language

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