Cartin

Cartin Meaning & Origin

About Cartin
The surname Cartin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cairt," meaning "cart" or "wagon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned carts. The name Cartin may have been given to carters, cartwrights, or individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods using carts. Over time, the surname Cartin has evolved and spread to different parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cartin: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/cartin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cartin in Braille

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

The name Cartin in braille

How to sign the name Cartin using Sign Language

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

The name Cartin in sign language

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