Kearns Surname Origin & Meaning
/KEER-ns/Kearns is most likely a surname of Irish origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname 'Kearns' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Céirín' meaning descendant of Céirín, a personal name meaning 'little dark one'. It is common in Ireland and Scotland and has spread to English-speaking countries such as the United States.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Irish (Celtic) 60% -
Scottish (Celtic) 30% -
American (Mixed European) 10%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Kearns
Kearns Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.