Kernes

Kernes Meaning & Origin

About Kernes
The surname Kernes 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-willed or had a determined personality. Over time, the surname Kernes has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kernes: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/kərnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kernes in Braille

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

The name Kernes in braille

How to sign the name Kernes using Sign Language

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

The name Kernes in sign language

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