Kircher

Kircher Meaning & Origin

About Kircher
The surname Kircher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kirche," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked in or lived near a church. The name may have been initially used to denote a clergyman or someone who was associated with religious activities. Over time, the surname Kircher has evolved and can be found in various spellings and forms across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kircher: 3,765
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kircher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kircher in Braille

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

The name Kircher in braille

How to sign the name Kircher using Sign Language

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

The name Kircher in sign language

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