Carvin

Carvin Meaning & Origin

About Carvin
The surname Carvin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "carvin," meaning "carver" or "sculptor." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as carvers or sculptors, indicating their profession or skill in carving wood, stone, or other materials. Over time, the surname Carvin may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were involved in the art of carving, or it could have been given as a nickname to someone who had a talent for carving.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carvin: 762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrvɪn/
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('KRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carvin in Braille

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

The name Carvin in braille

How to sign the name Carvin using Sign Language

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

The name Carvin in sign language

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