Kershner

Kershner Meaning & Origin

About Kershner
The surname Kershner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kersen," meaning "to cherry-pick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cherry picker or was involved in the cultivation or sale of cherries. Over time, the name Kershner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kershner: 4,219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,847
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K0620506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 SH N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərʃnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kershner in Braille

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

The name Kershner in braille

How to sign the name Kershner using Sign Language

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

The name Kershner in sign language

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