Kersey

Kersey Meaning & Origin

About Kersey
The surname Kersey is of English origin and is derived from the name of a village in Devonshire, England. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cærse" or "cærsege," meaning "a marshy place" or "a place where watercress grows." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in such an area. Over time, the surname Kersey has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kersey: 8,459
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kersey in Braille

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

The name Kersey in braille

How to sign the name Kersey using Sign Language

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

The name Kersey in sign language

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