Kerscher

Kerscher Meaning & Origin

About Kerscher
The surname Kerscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kersche," meaning "cherry." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold cherries or worked in a cherry orchard. The name may have also been given to someone with a cherry-like complexion or cherry-colored hair. Over time, the surname Kerscher has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerscher: 387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerscher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXR', 'KRSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerscher in Braille

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

The name Kerscher in braille

How to sign the name Kerscher using Sign Language

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

The name Kerscher in sign language

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