Carrier

Carrier Meaning & Origin

About Carrier
The surname Carrier is of French origin and is derived from the word "carier," meaning a transporter or carrier. It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked as carriers or messengers, transporting goods or messages from one place to another. The name Carrier signifies someone who was involved in the transportation industry, emphasizing their role as a carrier or transporter.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carrier: 13,377
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,692
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›riΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carrier in Braille

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

The name Carrier in braille

How to sign the name Carrier using Sign Language

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

The name Carrier in sign language

Numerology