About Carns
The surname Carns is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "càrn," meaning a heap of stones or a cairn. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a cairn or a place known for its cairns. Cairns were often used as landmarks or burial sites in ancient times, and the surname Carns likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in close proximity to such a feature.
The surname Carns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carns 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 Carns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Carns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Carns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.