Carrithers

Carrithers Meaning & Origin

About Carrithers
The surname Carrithers is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacRath, meaning "son of Rath." The name Rath itself is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "hrathr," meaning "quick" or "nimble." Over time, the name MacRath evolved into Carrithers, and individuals with this surname are likely descendants of a person named Rath or MacRath.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carrithers: 335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0RS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0603062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R IH0 DH ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkærɪðərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0RS', 'KRTRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carrithers in Braille

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

The name Carrithers in braille

How to sign the name Carrithers using Sign Language

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

The name Carrithers in sign language

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