Caraway

Caraway Meaning & Origin

About Caraway
The surname Caraway is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "caru," meaning "care" or "anxiety," and "weg," meaning "way" or "path." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being anxious or worrisome. Over time, the surname Caraway has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a road or path associated with care or worry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caraway: 6,517
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5340
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caraway 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 Caraway is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R AH0 W EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrəˌweɪ/
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('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caraway in Braille

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

The name Caraway in braille

How to sign the name Caraway using Sign Language

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

The name Caraway in sign language

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