About Carrion
The surname Carrion is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "carrión," which refers to the decaying flesh of dead animals. As a surname, Carrion likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near carrion, such as a scavenger or someone who dealt with animal carcasses. It may also have been used as a derogatory nickname for someone with unsavory or unclean habits.
The surname Carrion is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carrion 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 Carrion in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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