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.
The surname Kernen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Kernen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kernen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.