Kier

Kier Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kier: 2,780
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,348
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/kɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kier in Braille

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

The name Kier in braille

How to sign the name Kier using Sign Language

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.

The name Kier in sign language

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