About Kernohan
The surname Kernohan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacThomaidh," meaning "son of Thomas." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Thomas. The name Kernohan is primarily found in Northern Ireland and is associated with the Scottish settlers who migrated to the region during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century.
The surname Kernohan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kernohan 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 Kernohan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kernohan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kernohan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.