About Carnie
The surname Carnie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cairn," meaning a pile of stones. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cairn or a habitational name for someone from a place named Cairney. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a stocky or sturdy build, resembling a pile of stones. Overall, the surname Carnie is associated with geographical or physical characteristics.
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The surname Carnie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carnie 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 Carnie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Carnie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Carnie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.