About Kirchner
The surname Kirchner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kirchener," meaning "churchwarden" or "sexton." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was responsible for the maintenance and care of a church or its property. Over time, the surname Kirchner has become a common family name in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through immigration.
The surname Kirchner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirchner 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 Kirchner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kirchner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kirchner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.