Walter Kerns

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Kerns — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Kerns is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe. The surname Kerns: Brian D. Kerns (born 1957), former US representative from Indiana George M. Kerns (1871–1941), architect Joanna Kerns, (born 1953), American actress and director John Kerns, (1923–1988), Canadian football player Krayton Kerns (born 1957), Montana state legislator Lloyd Kerns (1921–1986) Ohio state legislator Sandra Kerns (born 1949), American actress Todd Kerns (born 1969), Canadian musician All pages with titles containing kerns Kern (surname) Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 599K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.

Surname: Kerns

English

Brian D. Kerns (born 1957), former US representative from Indiana George M. Kerns (1871–1941), architect Joanna Kerns, (born 1953), American actress and director John Kerns, (1923–1988), Canadian football player Krayton Kerns (born 1957), Montana state legislator Lloyd Kerns (1921–1986) Ohio state legislator Sandra Kerns (born 1949), American actress Todd Kerns (born 1969), Canadian musician All pages with titles containing kerns Kern (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Walter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Walter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Walter Kerns

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Walter Kerns:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Walter?
The first name Walter originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kerns?
The surname Kerns originates from English. Brian D. Kerns (born 1957), former US representative from Indiana George M. Kerns (1871–1941), architect Joanna Kerns, (born 1953), American actress and director John Kerns, (1923–1988), Canadian football player Krayton Kerns (born 1957), Montana state legislator Lloyd Kerns (1921–1986) Ohio state legislator Sandra Kerns (born 1949), American actress Todd Kerns (born 1969), Canadian musician All pages with titles containing kerns Kern (surname)
What are the origins of the name Walter Kerns?
The name Walter Kerns combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Kerns originates from English.
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