About Kerns
The surname Kerns is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearnach," meaning "victorious." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as a strong and successful individual. The name Kerns is relatively common in Ireland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration.
The surname Kerns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerns 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 Kerns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.