Kerska

Kerska Meaning & Origin

About Kerska
The surname Kerska is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kier" which means "direction" or "course." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a guide or a person who provided directions. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerska: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 S K AH0
🌐 IPA
/kerska*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerska in Braille

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

The name Kerska in braille

How to sign the name Kerska using Sign Language

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

The name Kerska in sign language

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