About Kier
The surname Kier is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ceàrr," meaning "left-handed" or "awkward." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was left-handed or had some form of physical or behavioral peculiarity. Over time, the surname Kier has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Keir or Kerr, but its meaning remains rooted in its original Gaelic origin.
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The surname Kier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kier 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 Kier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.