Carver

Carver Meaning & Origin

About Carver
The surname Carver is of English origin and is an occupational name for someone who carved or sculpted wood or stone. It is derived from the Middle English word "carvere," which comes from the Old French word "carvier," meaning "to carve." The name Carver was typically given to individuals who were skilled craftsmen or artisans involved in carving intricate designs or sculptures. Over time, the surname Carver has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral occupation of carving.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carver: 32,415
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carver in Braille

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

The name Carver in braille

How to sign the name Carver using Sign Language

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

The name Carver in sign language

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