Karas

Karas Meaning & Origin

About Karas
The surname Karas is of Polish and Czech origin, derived from the word "kara" meaning "punishment" or "penalty." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being strict or severe, possibly in a disciplinary or legal context. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in administering justice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karas: 5,858
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5890
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karas in Braille

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

The name Karas in braille

How to sign the name Karas using Sign Language

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

The name Karas in sign language

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