Cargo
Cargo Meaning & Origin
About Cargo
The surname Cargo is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "karga," meaning "a crow." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place where crows were abundant or a nickname for someone who had crow-like characteristics. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with crows or had a connection to the bird in some way. Overall, the surname Cargo is associated with the crow and its attributes.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cargo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cargo: 988
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 25,115
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.33
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cargo 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 Cargo is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cargo in Braille
Here's how to represent Cargo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cargo using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cargo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
