Kerth

Kerth Meaning & Origin

About Kerth
The surname Kerth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kert," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in church-related activities or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Kerth has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerth: 373
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 TH
🌐 IPA
/kərθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0', 'KRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerth in Braille

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

The name Kerth in braille

How to sign the name Kerth using Sign Language

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

The name Kerth in sign language

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