Kerry name meaning
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Kerry mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Spain, the name Kerry is of Irish origin and means "Gift OF God".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Kerry means "The dark one" and is of Gaelic origin.
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Kerry means "Cod Fisherman".
- A county of Ireland.
- A surname derived from the place name, or from the Middle English given name Kendrick.
- A male given name transferred from the surname or place name.
- A female given name transferred from the surname or place name, originally of Australian usage, also spelled Keri, Kerri and Kerrie.
- An animal belonging to a rare breed of dairy cattle, native to Ireland.
Kerry was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Kerry
Notable Persons Named Kerry
Kerry Washington is an actress and actor. Her ongoing career started in 1994. Kerry was given the name Kerry Marisa Washington on January 31st, 1977 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Kerry was given the name Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer by his parent Frank Packer on December 17th, 1937 in Sydney. He died on December 26th, 2005.
Kerry Kennedy is an activist and writer. Kerry was given the name Mary Kerry Kennedy by her parents Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy on September 8th, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Kerry Bishe is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2007. Kerry was born on May 1st, 1984 in New Zealand.
Kerry Katona is a singer, television and media personality, author, and presenter. Kerry was given the name Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona on September 6th, 1980 in Warrington.
Kerry Condon is an actress. She has been prominent since 1999. Kerry was born on January 4th, 1983 in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland.
- Kerry KingMusician
- Kerry FoxActress
- Kerry LivgrenMusician
- Kerry CollinsFootball Player
- Kerry WoodBaseball Player
- Kerry EllisActress
- Kerry Greenwood
- Kerry Godliman
- Kerry McCarthyMember of Parliament
- Kerry HealeyPresident of Babson College
- Kerry Graham and Francine TrimbleStudents
- Kerry Dylan McCoyMusician
- Kerry BentivolioTeacher
- Kerry BrownMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kerry
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kerry
John Kerry is a Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, 68th United States Secretary of State, Chairman of theSenate Foreign Relations Committee, Chairman of theSenate Small Business Committee, and 66th L. John was born on December 11th, 1943 in Aurora, Colorado.
Vanessa Kerry is a chief executive officer at seed global health, staff at massachusetts general hospital, affiliated faculty at harvard medical school, massachusetts general hospital, harvard medical school, staff atmassachusetts general hospital, and affiliated faculty at. Vanessa was given the name Vanessa Bradford Kerry by her parents John Kerry and Julia Thorne on December 31st, 1976 in Boston.
Alexandra Kerry is a filmmaker. Alexandra was given the name Alexandra Forbes Kerry on September 5th, 1973.
Cameron Kerry is a United States Secretary of Commerce. Cameron was born on September 6th, 1950.
Margaret Kerry is an actress, motivational speaker, and radio host. She was most prominent from 1933 to present. Margaret was given the name Peggy Lynch on May 11th, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Richard John Kerry was a diplomat and lawyer. Richard was born on July 28th, 1915 in Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. He left this life on July 29th, 2000.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Kerry | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.50% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.62% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.20% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.86% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Kerry
People with the last name Kerry are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Kerry
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