Caraher

Caraher Meaning & Origin

About Caraher
The surname Caraher is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cearbhaigh, meaning "descendant of Cearbhaigh." The name Cearbhaigh is believed to come from the Gaelic word "cearb," which means "hacking" or "cutting." It is likely that the original bearer of the surname Caraher was a skilled craftsman or a warrior known for his ability to wield a weapon effectively.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Caraher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Caraher: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caraher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Caraher is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRHR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R AH0 HH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkærəhər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caraher in Braille

Here's how to represent Caraher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Caraher in braille

How to sign the name Caraher using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Caraher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caraher in sign language

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