Kirner

Kirner Meaning & Origin

About Kirner
The surname Kirner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kirne," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name may have been initially used to denote a churchwarden or someone responsible for the upkeep of the church. Over time, the surname Kirner has evolved and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kirner: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirner 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 Kirner is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kirner in Braille

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

The name Kirner in braille

How to sign the name Kirner using Sign Language

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

The name Kirner in sign language

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