About Carrick
The surname Carrick is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "carraig," meaning "rock" or "rocky place." The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a rocky area or a prominent rock formation. It could also have been a topographic name for someone who lived on or near a rocky hill or cliff. The surname Carrick is relatively common in Scotland and Ireland, and variations of the name can be found in other English-speaking countries as well.
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The surname Carrick is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carrick based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Carrick in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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