Kerr - Last Names

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Kerr

/kɛər/

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Moderate

Meaning

Marsh dweller or wetland settler

Represents a connection to the land and ancestral roots, symbolizing stability and endurance through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, heritage, and a grounded identity, often linked to familial loyalty and historical continuity.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'cierr' or Middle English 'kerre', meaning 'brushwood' or 'copse', later associated with someone living near a marsh or wet thicket; also linked to place names in the Scottish Borders.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in Scotland, the Kerr surname is historically associated with border clans and Anglo-Sco

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