Surnames that begin with the letter 'K'

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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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