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Kerkhoff
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English
Proper noun
s
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Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Kerkhoff is the 29198th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 811 individuals. Kerkhoff is most common among White (92.73%) individuals.
Limburgish
Alternative forms
li kerkhof kirkhof Veldeke
li Kérrechhoff Eupen
li Kerkhoaf Kerkhöff Kerkoff Kerkef Kirkhoff Kerref
Etymology
From li Kerk Hoff church yard. Compare nl kerkhof and de Kirchhoff.
Pronunciation
li /ˈkɛ.ʁəkˌhɔf/
li /ˈke.ʁəkˌhɔf/ East Limburgish-Ripuarian
Noun
li noun m plural Kerkhöff diminutive Kerkhöffke li sp-DE
li Christianity churchyard, graveyard
li by extension cemetery