Ker Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ker Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ker family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 6
Female Servant 4
Labourer 3
Stone Mason 2
Clerk 2
Customs 2
Gardener 2
Laundress 2
Dress Maker 2
Currier 1
Lodger 1
Attorney 1
Baker 1
Baker J 1
Law Student 1
Nurse 1
Porter 1
Printer 1
Pupil 1
Solicitor 1
Straw Bonnet Maker 1
Tailor 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Shoe Maker 1
Coach Maker 1

Ker Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kerr 75% 22,032
2 Kear 75% 3,676
3 Keer 75% 2,747
4 Ker 100% 1,981
5 Keir 75% 1,494
6 Curr 25% 1,049
7 Oaker 60% 587
8 Aker 75% 459
9 Auker 60% 362
10 Kier 75% 219
11 Kare 50% 168
12 Keare 60% 111

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The surname Ker is the 4th most popular variant of Kerr.

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