About Kerst
The surname Kerst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerst" or "krist," meaning "Christ" or "Christian." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who was associated with the Christian church or had a religious connection. The name may have been used to denote a person who worked as a church official, a member of the clergy, or someone who was particularly devout in their faith.
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The surname Kerst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerst 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 Kerst is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.