Karayan

Karayan Meaning & Origin

About Karayan
The surname Karayan is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "kar" meaning "stone" and the suffix "-yan" indicating "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Karayan can be interpreted as "son of the stone" or "descendant of the stonemason." It is likely that the name originally referred to individuals or families involved in the stone-working profession or those living near stone quarries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karayan: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER0 EY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/karayan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

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