Carnal

Carnal Meaning & Origin

About Carnal
The surname Carnal is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "carnal," meaning "fleshly" or "physical." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was perceived to be driven by their physical desires or indulged in sensual pleasures. The surname Carnal may have been given to individuals who were seen as having a strong or passionate nature, particularly in relation to their physical or sexual appetites.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carnal: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrnəl/
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('KRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carnal in Braille

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

The name Carnal in braille

How to sign the name Carnal using Sign Language

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

The name Carnal in sign language

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