Kerner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Kerner family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Kerner is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a person employed as a "carter" or "carrier," from the German word "kerenere" which means "carrier."

Early Origins of the Kerner family

The surname Kerner was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Kerner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerner research. Another 279 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1318, 1664, 1730, 1745, 1756, 1768, 1786, 1791, 1800, 1801, 1812, 1813, 1831, 1845, 1857 and 1862 are included under the topic Early Kerner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kerner Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Kerner include Kern, Kerner, Kerne, Koerner, Cern, Cerner and others.

Early Notables of the Kerner family

Prominent among members of the name Kerner in this period include

Justis Andreas Christian Kerner (1786-1862), who was a German poet and medical writer born in Ludwigsburg, Wuerttemberg...

Kerner Ranking

In the United States, the name Kerner is the 11,045^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Kerner migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Kerner surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Kerner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Nicolaus Kerner, who arrived in New York State in 1710
Nicolaus Kerner, who landed in New York in 1710 2
Anna R Kerner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1749 2
Rosina Kerner, who landed in New York, NY in 1749 2
Wilhelm Kerner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1755 2
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Kerner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christ Kerner, who landed in Texas in 1845 2
Frederick Kerner, aged 22, who arrived in Missouri in 1845 2
Christian Kerner, who settled in Texas in 1846
Hermann Kerner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Heinrich Kerner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kerner (post 1700) +

Marlon Lavalle Kerner (b. 1973), American football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills (1995-1998)
Jonathan Kerner (b. 1974), American professional basketball player who played one game for the NBA's Orlando Magic in 1999
Jordan Kerner (b. 1950), American film producer, known for Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), The Smurfs (2011) and George of the Jungle (1997)
Debby Kerner, American Christian singer, best known as the co-creator of the characters from the Psalty the Singing Psalm Book in the Kids' Praise! series of albums
Otto Kerner Sr. (1884-1952), American lawyer, Attorney General of Illinois (11932-1938)
Elizabeth Kerner (b. 1958), American-born, Scottish fantasy writer
Otto Kerner (1908-1976), American attorney and politician, 33rd Governor of Illinois (1961-1968) best known for chairing the Kerner Commission
Otto Kerner (1884-1952), American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1920; Circuit Judge in Illinois, 1927-31; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, 1939 3
John M. Kerner, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Union County, 1935-42 3
Edward Kerner Jr., American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1908 3
... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html