Carita

Carita Meaning & Origin

About Carita
The surname Carita is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "caritas," meaning "charity" or "love." It is likely that the surname Carita was originally a nickname or a personal name given to someone who was known for their charitable or loving nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Carita may have ancestral ties to Italy or have Italian heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carita: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C06030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 R IY1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/kΙ‘ΛˆritΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carita in Braille

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

The name Carita in braille

How to sign the name Carita using Sign Language

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

The name Carita in sign language

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