About Kerry
The surname Kerry is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ciarraí," which means "people of Ciar." Ciar was a personal name that referred to someone with dark hair or complexion. The surname Kerry is most commonly associated with County Kerry in southwestern Ireland, where the name originated. It is believed that those who bear the surname Kerry are descendants of the ancient tribe known as the Ciarraige, who inhabited the region.
The surname Kerry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerry 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 Kerry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.