Carling

Carling Meaning & Origin

About Carling
The surname Carling is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man." It was a common name in medieval England and was often used as a given name or a nickname for someone who was strong or manly. Over time, the name evolved into Carling and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Carling can trace their ancestry back to those who were associated with the name Karl or were known for their strength and masculinity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carling: 790
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carling in Braille

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

The name Carling in braille

How to sign the name Carling using Sign Language

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

The name Carling in sign language

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