Carrig

Carrig Meaning & Origin

About Carrig
The surname Carrig is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "carraig," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near a prominent rock or stone formation. The name Carrig may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or steadfast personality, likening them to the stability and durability of a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carrig: 644
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,016
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈkærɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carrig in Braille

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

The name Carrig in braille

How to sign the name Carrig using Sign Language

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

The name Carrig in sign language

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