Carry

Carry Meaning & Origin

About Carry
The surname Carry is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caraidh," meaning "friend" or "companion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Caraidh. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Carry. The surname Carry signifies a familial connection to an ancestor who was known for being a loyal and trustworthy friend or companion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carry: 723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carry in Braille

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

The name Carry in braille

How to sign the name Carry using Sign Language

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

The name Carry in sign language

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