There are
753
Kers in the USA
Ker is the
30889th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ker

RobertF.

Robert F. Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer who served as the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social justice, and was assassinated in 1968.

KerriStrug

Kerri Strug is a retired American gymnast who was a key member of the United States women's gymnastics team at the 1996 Olympics. She famously competed on a severely injured ankle and helped the team win gold.

NancyKerrigan

Nancy Kerrigan is a former American figure skater who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. She is also known for being attacked by a rival skater's ex-husband.

JohnKerr

John Kerr was an Australian actor known for his role in the film 'Tea and Sympathy' for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He also played the lead role in the original Broadway production of 'Billy Liar.'

AliciaKeys

Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her soulful voice and R&B music. She has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and is known for hits like 'Fallin'' and 'No One.'

RobertKerman

Robert Kerman, also known as R. Bolla, was an American actor who appeared in numerous adult films in the 1970s and 1980s. He later transitioned to mainstream acting and appeared in the horror film 'Cannibal Holocaust.'

MarjoireKinnan

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was an American author known for her novels and short stories set in Florida, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'The Yearling.' She is considered an important figure in American literature.

HeidiKlum

Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television host, and businesswoman. She rose to fame as a Victoria's Secret Angel and has since appeared on the reality TV show 'Project Runway.'

HunterS.

Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for his immersive, first-person writing style. He is best known for his book 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' which was later adapted into a film.

OttoKerner

Otto Kerner Jr. was an American politician and judge who served as the 33rd Governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968. He later became a federal judge, but his career was marred by a bribery scandal.

Ker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ker' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse name 'Kjarr,' which means 'marsh' or 'swamp.' It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a marshy area.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ker' is primarily found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries with Scottish heritage, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ker' include 'Kerr' and 'Carr.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Ker' has been carried by Scottish immigrants who migrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, often during periods of economic and social change in Scotland.