Kirchner, a surname of German origin, from the Middle High German word, 'kirchenaere' (English: 'sexton'). Kirchner originated as an occupational surname for a church worker, such as a priest, church assistant or a church property administrator. Notable people with the name include:
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, (1880-1938), German Expressionist artist
Jaime Lee Kirchner, American actress
Leon Kirchner, American composer
Paul Kirchner, American illustrator and comic-book author
Theodor Kirchner, (1823-1903), German composer
Alicia Kirchner, (1946), Argentine politician
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, (born 1953), former President of Argentina
Máximo Kirchner, Argentine politician
Néstor Kirchner, (1950-2010), former President of Argentina
Andreas Kirchner, German hammer thrower and bob pusher
Mark Kirchner, German athlete
Michael Kirchner, American professional wrestler
Zane Kirchner, South African rugby player
Friedrich Kirchner, (1885-1960), German General during the Second World War
James Kirchner, University of California professor
Johanna Kirchner, (1889-1944), anti-Nazi dissident
16441 Kirchner, asteroid discovered in 1989
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