About Kerwin
The surname Kerwin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ciaráin, meaning "descendant of Ciarán." Ciarán is a given name that comes from the Gaelic word "ciar," which translates to "dark" or "black." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Kerwin has evolved and spread beyond Ireland, becoming a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.
The surname Kerwin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerwin 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 Kerwin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kerwin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kerwin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.