Kerwin

Kerwin Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerwin: 3,808
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,635
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerwin in Braille

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

The name Kerwin in braille

How to sign the name Kerwin using Sign Language

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.

The name Kerwin in sign language

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