Kearns

Kearns may refer to places or people, and is commonly encountered as a surname. The best-known place bearing the name in the United States is Kearns, Utah, a city in Salt Lake County that is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Located in the western portion of the Salt Lake Valley, Kearns developed as a residential community in the mid-20th century and later incorporated as a city. It is served by local schools and services, including Kearns High School, and residents rely on the regional road network to connect with the broader Salt Lake City area.

Historically, the name Kearns is used as a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form associated with families and individuals who have carried the name in various regions and professions, including politics, sports, and the arts. As a place name, Kearns in Utah reflects the common practice of adopting surnames or family names for towns and neighborhoods in the United States.

In addition to Kearns, Utah, the surname appears in other contexts as part of personal names in different countries. The term is sometimes used in genealogical or historical discussions to trace family origins and migrations.

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Disambiguation may be used to distinguish Kearns from similarly spelled names such as Kerns or Cearns.