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Kerr

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish, English

Meaning & History

From Scots and northern Middle English kerr meaning "thicket, marsh", ultimately from Old Norse kjarr.

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VariantsCarr, Keir(Scottish)
Other Languages & CulturesKjær(Danish)
Given Name DescendantKerr(Scottish)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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