Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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Kermani
The surname Kermani is of Persian origin and is derived from the name of the city of Kerman in Iran. It is an occupational surname, indicating that the bearer of the name is from or associated with Ke...
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Kermeen
The surname Kermeen is of Manx origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearmán," meaning "a small ridge or hillock." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lik...
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Kermes
The surname Kermes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kermes," meaning "crimson" or "scarlet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a re...
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Kermode
The surname Kermode is of Manx origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearmad," meaning "merciful." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their kind and c...
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Kern
The surname Kern is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "seed," and may have been a nickname for someone who was ...
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Kernaghan
The surname Kernaghan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cearnacháin," meaning "descendant of Cearnachán." The personal name Cearnachán is derived from the word "cearnach," whic...
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Kernahan
The surname Kernahan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Cearnachain," which means "victorious." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t...
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Kernan
The surname Kernan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Thighearnáin," meaning "son of Tighearnán." Tighearnán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "tighearna," which...
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Kerndt
The surname Kerndt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern" meaning "kernel" or "core." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong-w...
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Kernell
The surname Kernell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "seed." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone invo...
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Kernen
The surname Kernen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "core." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong ...
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Kerner
The surname Kerner is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "grain," and coul...
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Kernes
The surname Kernes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kern," meaning "kernel" or "core." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong-...
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Kerney
The surname Kerney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cearnaigh," meaning "descendant of Cearnach." The name Cearnach itself is derived from the word "cearnach," which means "vi...
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Kernick
The surname Kernick is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "kernoc," meaning "rocky hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a ...
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Kernisant
The surname Kernisant is of Haitian origin and is derived from the French word "cenisant," meaning "growing." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was seen ...
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Kernizan
The surname Kernizan is of Haitian origin and is derived from the French word "carnassier," meaning "carnivorous" or "predatory." It is believed to have been given as a nickname to individuals who wer...
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Kernodle
The surname Kernodle is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Cynheard" or "Cynehelm," meaning "bold or royal helmet." Over time, the name evolved into va...
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Kernohan
The surname Kernohan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacThomaidh," meaning "son of Thomas." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Thomas....
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Kerns
The surname Kerns is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearnach," meaning "victorious." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as a strong and succ...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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