An Scottish, Irish and English surname, Kerr comes from the Gaelic term ‘cearr’ means someone who is left-handed. The spelling variations for Kerr include Cearr, Ker, Car and Carr. The German spelling for Kerr is Kehr. In England the Kerr families reside primarily in the northern regions; Northumberland, Durham, Lancashire and Cheshire. There is a high population also in the city of London. Across Scotland there are many with the Kerr surname. Most are concentrated in Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire and Midlothian counties. Within the United States most with the Kerr surname originated in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Famous: Deborah Kerr (movie film actress), Jim Kerr (Scottish musician), John Kerr (figure skater from Scotland), Paul Kerr (soccer player from England), Steve Kerr (professional basketball player), Frank John Kerr ( astronomer from Australia), Dickie Kerr (professional baseball player), Cristie Kerr (professional golfer), Brooke Kerr (actress) and Andy Kerr (footballer from Scotland).