Caress

Caress Meaning & Origin

About Caress
The surname Caress is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "caresse," meaning "to caress" or "to fondle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or loving in nature. The surname Caress may have been given to individuals who were known for their gentle and tender demeanor or who were particularly skilled at showing affection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caress: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER0 EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/kərˈɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caress in Braille

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

The name Caress in braille

How to sign the name Caress using Sign Language

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

The name Caress in sign language

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