Carn

Carn Meaning & Origin

About Carn
The surname Carn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cærn," meaning "cairn" or "heap of stones." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a cairn or a landmark made of stones. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a sturdy or solid nature, likening them to the stability of a stone heap. Overall, the surname Carn is associated with geographical features and characteristics related to stones or rock formations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carn: 1,165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22173
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R N
🌐 IPA
/kɑrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carn in Braille

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

The name Carn in braille

How to sign the name Carn using Sign Language

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

The name Carn in sign language

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